Bartenders Salary in North Dakota

Bartenders in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $34,350 a year) and the least in Fargo ($32,550), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bartenders average at $33,390 and the median at $29,040 for 3,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,790.

Bartenders average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$34,350
Grand Forks$32,840
Minot$32,660
Fargo$32,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$34,350	$29,350	$22,550	$29,780	91
Grand Forks	$32,840	$28,770	$23,150	$28,567	87
Minot	$32,660	$28,610	$22,670	$28,422	87
Fargo	$32,550	$28,390	$22,540	$28,334	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bartenders salary in other states

Bartenders salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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