Cooks, Restaurant Salary in East North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,320 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $24,750
90th percentile $45,660
Employed locally 620
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,750
    25th
    $28,740
    50th (median)
    $34,320
    75th
    $36,840
    90th
    $45,660

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in East North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,410
    Bartenders $29,500
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,900
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,440
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in East North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in East North Dakota is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.27 or more per hour.

    Is East North Dakota above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in East North Dakota is 6.8% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in East North Dakota?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $24,750 per year in East North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,740.