Cooks, Restaurant Salary in North Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • North Dakota
Cooks, Restaurant in North Dakota earn a median salary of $35,877 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.6% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 4,700 cooks, restaurant are employed across North Dakota, with salaries ranging from $34,320 to $36,600 depending on location.
$35,877
Avg median salary in North Dakota
$36,600
Highest paying metro
$34,320
Lowest paying metro
4,700
Employed in North Dakota
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inCooks, Restaurant salaries by city in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $36,600 | $29,530 | $37,870 | 820 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $36,540 | $29,970 | $39,380 | 1,570 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $36,020 | $29,810 | $37,700 | 590 |
| Minot, ND | $36,020 | $29,480 | $38,010 | 360 |
| West North Dakota | $35,760 | $29,110 | $37,650 | 740 |
| East North Dakota | $34,320 | $28,740 | $36,840 | 620 |