Food Service Managers Salary in Bismarck, ND

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

Median annual salary $64,880 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $94,970
Employed locally 190
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $54,850
    50th (median)
    $64,880
    75th
    $81,400
    90th
    $94,970

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 77% Median Food Service Managers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $97,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,540
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Bellingham, WA $93,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $93,090

    Nearby metros — Food Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,570
    Rhode Island $82,300
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $78,950
    Virgin Islands $77,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,620

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,240
    Managers, All Other $116,360
    Financial Managers $128,240
    Social and Community Service Managers $87,660
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,100
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $136,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Bismarck, ND is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Bismarck, ND is 0.7% below the national median of $65,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Service Managers in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,850.