Comprehensive salary overview for North Dakota based on 414,470 workers across 546 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in North Dakota based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $232,420 | $229,180 | 250 |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $225,250 | $229,600 | 120 |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $201,280 | $224,300 | 210 |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $171,310 | $232,120 | 370 |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,560 | $147,470 | 300 |
| 6 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $138,430 | $124,770 | N/A |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,300 | $138,830 | 650 |
| 8 | Pharmacist | $135,570 | $125,790 | 980 |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | $133,540 | $139,210 | 120 |
| 10 | Petroleum Engineers | $130,090 | $130,170 | 190 |
| 11 | Financial Manager | $130,070 | $151,000 | 1,960 |
| 12 | Optometrists | $128,940 | $130,840 | 180 |
| 13 | Chemical Engineers | $127,970 | $127,230 | 60 |
| 14 | Human Resources Manager | $127,190 | $134,940 | 250 |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $126,180 | $118,300 | 520 |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $125,720 | $129,220 | 40 |
| 17 | Sales Manager | $124,500 | $137,560 | 400 |
| 18 | Marketing Manager | $123,460 | $132,020 | 240 |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $123,220 | $121,200 | 1,260 |
| 20 | Air Traffic Controllers | $121,470 | $117,150 | 80 |
| 21 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $119,610 | $117,380 | 430 |
| 22 | Fundraising Managers | $118,420 | $126,670 | 40 |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $118,010 | $123,190 | 2,020 |
| 24 | Database Architects | $116,120 | $112,830 | 50 |
| 25 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $116,010 | $111,480 | 60 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in North Dakota by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,300 | N/A |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $26,180 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,510 | 300 |
| Bailiffs | $27,560 | 180 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,860 | 1,730 |
| Gambling Dealers | $27,900 | 980 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,100 | 130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,120 | 810 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,240 | 820 |
| Bartenders | $28,440 | 3,890 |
The most common jobs in North Dakota by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 11,660 | $93,290 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,580 | $30,010 |
| Registered Nurse | 11,000 | $78,260 |
| Truck Driver | 10,510 | $58,970 |
| Retail Salespersons | 10,450 | $35,670 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,140 | $44,630 |
| Cashiers | 9,290 | $30,610 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,950 | $48,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,090 | $39,100 |
| Nursing Assistants | 6,920 | $44,190 |
See how average salaries in North Dakota compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.