salary$30,330 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$18,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,910per year
Jobs in the area2,020people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Fargo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 42.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $30,330 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $18,470 and $59,910.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 42.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fargo, ND-MN metro area.