Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Bismarck, ND

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

Median annual salary $29,980 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $17,830
90th percentile $63,020
Employed locally 990
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,830
    25th
    $21,350
    50th (median)
    $29,980
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $63,020

    Bismarck economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,390
    Portland-South Portland, ME $45,010
    Rhode Island $42,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $37,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,940
    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 Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Bismarck, ND is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Bismarck, ND is 11.2% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,830 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,350.