North Dakota

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,140
+6.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.78
 
10th Percentile
$31,300
Entry level
90th Percentile
$48,670
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in North Dakota earn between $31,300 and $48,670, with a mean of $41,140. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$41,140 mean
10th Percentile$31,30090th Percentile$48,670

How North Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Dakota$41,140
National Average$38,809
Hawaii$52,100
Washington$51,290
Alaska$49,410
Massachusetts$48,750
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.