Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Minot, ND

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

Median annual salary $30,010 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.43
10th percentile $18,280
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 440
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,280
    25th
    $21,290
    50th (median)
    $30,010
    75th
    $46,600
    90th
    $63,010

    Minot economic context

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

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,920
    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 Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Minot?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Minot, ND is $14.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Minot, ND is 11.1% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $18,280 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,290.