First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in North Dakota
At $44,720 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers in North Dakota is close to the national median of $44,080 (+1%); North Dakota ranks 21st of 51 states by median. That is 15% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $45,270 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $40,640 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 2,780 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 6.48 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.82 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 | $16.95 | $17.98 | $21.50 | $23.28 | $29.19 | $21.77 | 2,780 | 6.48 | 0.82 |
| Annual | $35,250 | $37,400 | $44,720 | $48,430 | $60,720 | $45,290 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.30 | $21.19 | $26.24 | $31.52 | $22.20 | 1,223,240 | – | – |
| Annual | $29,940 | $35,980 | $44,080 | $54,570 | $65,570 | $46,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 21st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.82
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.48
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 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $21.72 | $45,190 | $35,660 | $60,480 | 500 | 7.08 | 0.90 |
| Minot, ND | $21.56 | $44,850 | $35,620 | $60,530 | 260 | 7.69 | 0.98 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $21.38 | $44,480 | $34,850 | $60,060 | 1,020 | 6.84 | 0.87 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $20.79 | $43,250 | $35,360 | $59,150 | 440 | 8.46 | 1.08 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $21.70 | $45,130 | $34,320 | $61,540 | 450 | 5.14 | 0.65 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $20.33 | $42,280 | $34,320 | $65,560 | 400 | 6.26 | 0.80 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $21.50 | $44,720 | 2,780 | 0.82 |
| Minnesota | $21.77 | $45,270 | 20,760 | 0.89 |
| Montana | $21.16 | $44,010 | 4,650 | 1.15 |
| South Dakota | $19.54 | $40,640 | 2,920 | 0.81 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving 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.