Waiters and Waitresses Salary in West North Dakota

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

Median annual salary $28,650 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.78
10th percentile $17,650
90th percentile $60,240
Employed locally 820
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,650
    25th
    $21,070
    50th (median)
    $28,650
    75th
    $42,360
    90th
    $60,240

    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 West North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,760
    Bartenders $29,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,670
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in West North Dakota is $13.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in West North Dakota is 15.1% 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 West North Dakota?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,650 per year in West North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,070.