Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in North Dakota
Fast Food and Counter Workers in North Dakota have a median of $30,080 a year, below the national $31,200 (−4%); the state ranks 24th of 51 states by median. That is 43% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $31,370 in Minnesota) and South Dakota and Montana pay less (down to $29,090 in Montana). North Dakota employs 11,470 fast food and counter workers, 26.7 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.08 is close to the national share.
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 | $10.94 | $13.80 | $14.46 | $16.95 | $17.97 | $15.03 | 11,470 | 26.71 | 1.08 |
| Annual | $22,750 | $28,700 | $30,080 | $35,250 | $37,380 | $31,260 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $10.98 | $13.32 | $15.00 | $17.34 | $20.51 | $15.46 | 3,854,050 | – | – |
| Annual | $22,840 | $27,700 | $31,200 | $36,070 | $42,650 | $32,150 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.08
- Jobs per 1,000
- 26.71
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 fast food and counter workers, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $14.88 | $30,950 | $24,230 | $37,450 | 4,090 | 27.48 | 1.11 |
| Minot, ND | $14.46 | $30,080 | $23,650 | $36,700 | 1,400 | 42.17 | 1.70 |
| Bismarck, ND | $14.40 | $29,940 | $22,420 | $37,480 | 2,180 | 30.61 | 1.23 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $14.20 | $29,540 | $22,480 | $35,950 | 1,490 | 28.71 | 1.16 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $14.93 | $31,050 | $22,970 | $36,970 | 1,390 | 21.92 | 0.88 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $14.46 | $30,070 | $22,490 | $37,800 | 1,760 | 20.16 | 0.81 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $14.46 | $30,080 | 11,470 | 1.08 |
| Minnesota | $15.08 | $31,370 | 58,970 | 0.81 |
| Montana | $13.98 | $29,090 | 14,960 | 1.18 |
| South Dakota | $14.18 | $29,490 | 15,150 | 1.34 |
See the national page for Fast Food and Counter Workers (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.