Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Minot, ND

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

Median annual salary $29,920 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $22,450
90th percentile $35,800
Employed locally 1,400
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,450
    25th
    $28,890
    50th (median)
    $29,920
    75th
    $33,340
    90th
    $35,800

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 62% 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 Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,010
    Bartenders $28,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,950
    Cooks, Fast Food $29,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Minot, ND is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Minot, 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,450 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,890.