Waiters and Waitresses Salary in East North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,900 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.93
10th percentile $17,130
90th percentile $49,740
Employed locally 610
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,130
    25th
    $20,800
    50th (median)
    $26,900
    75th
    $37,550
    90th
    $49,740

    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

    Related occupations in East North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,410
    Bartenders $29,500
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,440
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in East North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in East North Dakota is $12.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.30 or more per hour.

    Is East North Dakota above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in East North Dakota is 20.3% 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 East North Dakota?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,130 per year in East North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,800.