Bartenders Salary in North Dakota
In North Dakota, bartenders earn a median $29,040 a year, well below the national median of $34,340 (−15%); the state ranks 30th of 51 states by median. That is 45% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, South Dakota pays more (up to $29,400 in South Dakota) and Minnesota and Montana pay less (down to $26,010 in Montana). North Dakota employs 3,960 bartenders, 9.22 per 1,000 jobs, the 36th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.90 means the occupation is more concentrated in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $9.06 | $10.94 | $13.96 | $17.12 | $27.43 | $16.05 | 3,960 | 9.22 | 1.90 |
| Annual | $18,850 | $22,760 | $29,040 | $35,610 | $57,050 | $33,390 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $9.67 | $13.17 | $16.51 | $22.87 | $35.47 | $19.61 | 756,390 | – | – |
| Annual | $20,110 | $27,400 | $34,340 | $47,570 | $73,770 | $40,790 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 30th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 36th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.90
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.22
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota publish a row for bartenders, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $14.11 | $29,350 | $19,520 | $58,590 | 620 | 8.76 | 1.80 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $13.83 | $28,770 | $18,850 | $56,540 | 490 | 9.35 | 1.92 |
| Minot, ND | $13.76 | $28,610 | $18,840 | $53,390 | 340 | 10.19 | 2.09 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $13.65 | $28,390 | $18,860 | $56,860 | 1,380 | 9.31 | 1.91 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $14.64 | $30,450 | $18,650 | $58,320 | 740 | 8.50 | 1.75 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $13.96 | $29,040 | $21,500 | $46,900 | 680 | 10.68 | 2.20 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $13.96 | $29,040 | 3,960 | 1.90 |
| Minnesota | $12.93 | $26,900 | 24,420 | 1.70 |
| Montana | $12.51 | $26,010 | 5,370 | 2.16 |
| South Dakota | $14.14 | $29,400 | 3,930 | 1.77 |
See the national page for Bartenders (every state ranked) and the North Dakota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS North Dakota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.