Food Preparation Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

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

Median annual salary $35,850 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $44,200
Employed locally 150
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $32,150
    50th (median)
    $35,850
    75th
    $37,830
    90th
    $44,200

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,660
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $38,240
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,270
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,980
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $36,980

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,940
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Bismarck, ND is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 4.8% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,150.