Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in North Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • North Dakota
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in North Dakota earn a median salary of $38,908 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.7% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 2,250 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across North Dakota, with salaries ranging from $37,440 to $39,810 depending on location.
$38,908
Avg median salary in North Dakota
$39,810
Highest paying metro
$37,440
Lowest paying metro
2,250
Employed in North Dakota
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inCooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $39,810 | $36,990 | $44,940 | 550 |
| West North Dakota | $39,670 | $36,330 | $44,350 | 410 |
| Bismarck, ND | $39,060 | $34,870 | $43,870 | 310 |
| Minot, ND | $38,950 | $36,020 | $45,610 | 200 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $38,520 | $35,090 | $44,050 | 200 |
| East North Dakota | $37,440 | $34,660 | $43,050 | 580 |