Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $29,940 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.40
10th percentile $22,020
90th percentile $35,760
Employed locally 2,270
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,020
    25th
    $28,880
    50th (median)
    $29,940
    75th
    $33,360
    90th
    $35,760

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $36,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,480
    Portland-South Portland, ME $35,150
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,850
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $34,380

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,600
    Bartenders $28,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,480
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,780
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Bismarck, ND is $14.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.02 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.8% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,020 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,880.