Hourly Wages in North Dakota: All Occupations (2025)

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What's the median hourly wage for jobs in North Dakota? Compare hourly rates across 511+ occupations in North Dakota, based on 2025 BLS data. See median, entry-level (P10), and experienced (P90) hourly rates.

511
Jobs in ND
$33/hr
State Median Hourly
2025
BLS Data Year

Top 10: Highest-Paying Hourly Jobs in North Dakota

These occupations offer the highest median hourly wages in North Dakota. Click any job to see detailed state-specific hourly wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

#1 in ND
Radiologists
Median Hourly Rate
$265/hr
#2 in ND
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Median Hourly Rate
$199/hr
#3 in ND
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$188/hr
#4 in ND
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$162/hr
#5 in ND
Family Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$134/hr
#6 in ND
Nurse Anesthetists
Median Hourly Rate
$117/hr
#7 in ND
Pediatricians, General
Median Hourly Rate
$112/hr
#8 in ND
Dentists, General
Median Hourly Rate
$106/hr
#9 in ND
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Median Hourly Rate
$82/hr
#10 in ND
Chief Executives
Median Hourly Rate
$79/hr

All 511 Jobs by Hourly Wage in North Dakota

Complete list of all occupations in North Dakota sorted by median hourly wage (highest to lowest). Click any job to view North Dakota-specific wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

# Job Title Median Hourly Annual Equiv. P10 Hourly P90 Hourly
1 Radiologists $265/hr $553,140 $99/hr $377/hr
2 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $199/hr $414,060 $61/hr $205/hr
3 Emergency Medicine Physicians $188/hr $392,890 $100/hr $312/hr
4 General Internal Medicine Physicians $162/hr $338,400 $91/hr $182/hr
5 Family Medicine Physicians $134/hr $280,100 $87/hr $166/hr
6 Nurse Anesthetists $117/hr $244,240 $107/hr $138/hr
7 Pediatricians, General $112/hr $234,950 $74/hr $139/hr
8 Dentists, General $106/hr $220,660 $66/hr $148/hr
9 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $82/hr $171,100 $27/hr $84/hr
10 Chief Executives $79/hr $164,560 $50/hr $223/hr
11 Computer and Information Systems Managers $71/hr $149,130 $45/hr $92/hr
12 Architectural and Engineering Managers $70/hr $147,400 $53/hr $103/hr
13 Pharmacists $68/hr $142,040 $50/hr $80/hr
14 Human Resources Managers $66/hr $139,050 $43/hr $107/hr
15 Financial Managers $65/hr $135,890 $42/hr $110/hr
16 Physician Assistants $64/hr $133,450 $37/hr $83/hr
17 Commercial Pilots $63/hr $133,010 $31/hr $113/hr
18 Petroleum Engineers $63/hr $132,120 $39/hr $81/hr
19 Optometrists $63/hr $132,110 $35/hr $86/hr
20 Natural Sciences Managers $63/hr $131,370 $47/hr $104/hr
21 Purchasing Managers $62/hr $130,110 $41/hr $92/hr
22 Nurse Practitioners $62/hr $130,070 $49/hr $77/hr
23 Marketing Managers $60/hr $125,580 $37/hr $95/hr
24 Power Plant Operators $58/hr $122,160 $50/hr $64/hr
25 Fundraising Managers $58/hr $121,750 $33/hr $97/hr
26 Sales Managers $57/hr $119,990 $38/hr $94/hr
27 Audiologists $57/hr $118,750 $41/hr $78/hr
28 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $55/hr $116,130 $33/hr $71/hr
29 Industrial Production Managers $55/hr $116,050 $36/hr $87/hr
30 Chemical Engineers $55/hr $115,400 $22/hr $78/hr
31 Public Relations Managers $54/hr $114,110 $37/hr $80/hr
32 Training and Development Managers $54/hr $114,020 $41/hr $78/hr
33 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $53/hr $111,020 $24/hr $82/hr
34 Electrical Engineers $53/hr $110,810 $37/hr $74/hr
35 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $52/hr $110,050 $28/hr $97/hr
36 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $52/hr $109,710 $34/hr $75/hr
37 Database Architects $52/hr $109,430 $41/hr $66/hr
38 Computer Network Architects $52/hr $108,990 $36/hr $70/hr
39 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $51/hr $108,130 $29/hr $64/hr
40 Air Traffic Controllers $51/hr $107,990 $28/hr $70/hr
41 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $51/hr $107,940 $38/hr $74/hr
42 Information Security Analysts $51/hr $107,540 $33/hr $67/hr
43 Lawyers $51/hr $106,880 $33/hr $93/hr
44 Transportation Inspectors $51/hr $106,330 $32/hr $65/hr
45 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $50/hr $105,870 $29/hr $58/hr
46 Software Developers $50/hr $105,600 $30/hr $75/hr
47 Computer Systems Analysts $50/hr $105,470 $37/hr $62/hr
48 Medical and Health Services Managers $50/hr $105,170 $37/hr $86/hr
49 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $50/hr $104,860 $37/hr $86/hr
50 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $49/hr $103,580 $37/hr $53/hr
51 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $49/hr $102,720 $28/hr $76/hr
52 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $49/hr $102,640 $36/hr $55/hr
53 Veterinarians $49/hr $102,180 $39/hr $73/hr
54 Construction Managers $49/hr $102,070 $30/hr $81/hr
55 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $48/hr $101,700 $29/hr $67/hr
56 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $48/hr $101,600 $30/hr $112/hr
57 Labor Relations Specialists $48/hr $101,220 $31/hr $59/hr
58 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $48/hr $100,760 $30/hr $85/hr
59 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $48/hr $100,720 $33/hr $72/hr
60 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $47/hr $98,700 $30/hr $64/hr
61 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $47/hr $98,300 $37/hr $61/hr
62 Civil Engineers $47/hr $98,190 $30/hr $69/hr
63 General and Operations Managers $47/hr $98,170 $25/hr $88/hr
64 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $47/hr $98,000 $38/hr $68/hr
65 Chemists $46/hr $97,330 $25/hr $63/hr
66 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $46/hr $97,110 $36/hr $65/hr
67 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $46/hr $97,110 $30/hr $71/hr
68 Industrial Engineers $46/hr $96,940 $27/hr $63/hr
69 Gas Plant Operators $46/hr $96,760 $36/hr $62/hr
70 Project Management Specialists $46/hr $96,160 $29/hr $66/hr
71 Administrative Services Managers $45/hr $94,320 $36/hr $75/hr
72 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $44/hr $93,250 $30/hr $62/hr
73 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $44/hr $93,130 $32/hr $56/hr
74 Computer Programmers $44/hr $92,280 $28/hr $66/hr
75 Facilities Managers $44/hr $92,040 $29/hr $69/hr
76 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $44/hr $91,560 $23/hr $65/hr
77 Environmental Engineers $43/hr $91,370 $29/hr $81/hr
78 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $43/hr $91,040 $28/hr $49/hr
79 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $43/hr $90,890 $28/hr $49/hr
80 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $43/hr $90,740 $23/hr $65/hr
81 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $43/hr $90,600 $28/hr $67/hr
82 Dental Hygienists $43/hr $90,530 $39/hr $47/hr
83 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $43/hr $90,380 $24/hr $59/hr
84 Management Analysts $43/hr $90,220 $23/hr $61/hr
85 Social and Community Service Managers $41/hr $86,630 $29/hr $55/hr
86 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $41/hr $86,450 $29/hr $58/hr
87 Mechanical Engineers $41/hr $86,330 $30/hr $65/hr
88 Judicial Law Clerks $41/hr $85,530 $33/hr $53/hr
89 Physical Therapists $41/hr $85,330 $36/hr $54/hr
90 Loan Officers $40/hr $84,650 $27/hr $70/hr
91 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $40/hr $84,570 $28/hr $52/hr
92 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $40/hr $84,340 $32/hr $49/hr
93 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $40/hr $84,070 $29/hr $63/hr
94 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $40/hr $83,920 $30/hr $50/hr
95 Occupational Therapists $40/hr $83,200 $32/hr $51/hr
96 Art Directors $39/hr $83,170 $25/hr $50/hr
97 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $39/hr $82,880 $30/hr $58/hr
98 Crane and Tower Operators $39/hr $82,890 $24/hr $46/hr
99 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $39/hr $82,820 $30/hr $65/hr
100 Financial Examiners $39/hr $82,640 $29/hr $61/hr
101 Operations Research Analysts $39/hr $82,460 $27/hr $57/hr
102 Detectives and Criminal Investigators $39/hr $82,290 $28/hr $62/hr
103 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $39/hr $82,120 $27/hr $48/hr
104 Data Scientists $39/hr $81,900 $28/hr $60/hr
105 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $39/hr $81,400 $26/hr $82/hr
106 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $39/hr $81,400 $24/hr $48/hr
107 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $39/hr $81,370 $29/hr $70/hr
108 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $39/hr $81,330 $26/hr $49/hr
109 Respiratory Therapists $39/hr $81,230 $31/hr $48/hr
110 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39/hr $81,170 $18/hr $47/hr
111 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $38/hr $80,930 $26/hr $54/hr
112 Registered Nurses $38/hr $80,730 $31/hr $49/hr
113 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $38/hr $80,710 $29/hr $51/hr
114 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $38/hr $80,610 $33/hr $46/hr
115 Fire Inspectors and Investigators $38/hr $80,320 $29/hr $46/hr
116 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $38/hr $79,940 $24/hr $44/hr
117 Wellhead Pumpers $38/hr $79,820 $29/hr $47/hr
118 Fish and Game Wardens $38/hr $79,520 $29/hr $49/hr
119 Compliance Officers $38/hr $79,440 $27/hr $55/hr
120 Surveyors $38/hr $79,360 $25/hr $61/hr
121 Gambling Managers $38/hr $79,300 $19/hr $66/hr
122 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $38/hr $79,060 $19/hr $65/hr
123 Database Administrators $37/hr $78,730 $27/hr $58/hr
124 Construction and Building Inspectors $37/hr $78,570 $26/hr $48/hr
125 Urban and Regional Planners $37/hr $78,500 $29/hr $62/hr
126 Financial and Investment Analysts $37/hr $78,170 $24/hr $63/hr
127 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $37/hr $78,120 $25/hr $52/hr
128 Chiropractors $37/hr $77,990 $17/hr $65/hr
129 Riggers $37/hr $77,890 $31/hr $81/hr
130 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $37/hr $77,740 $25/hr $47/hr
131 Mechanical Drafters $37/hr $77,570 $27/hr $58/hr
132 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $37/hr $77,540 $23/hr $49/hr
133 Budget Analysts $37/hr $77,400 $29/hr $48/hr
134 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $37/hr $77,300 $22/hr $37/hr
135 Conservation Scientists $37/hr $77,280 $24/hr $52/hr
136 Personal Financial Advisors $36/hr $76,870 $28/hr $65/hr
137 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $36/hr $76,770 $26/hr $57/hr
138 Emergency Management Directors $36/hr $76,640 $29/hr $51/hr
139 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $36/hr $76,440 $27/hr $58/hr
140 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $36/hr $76,400 $25/hr $51/hr
141 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $36/hr $76,350 $25/hr $62/hr
142 Fundraisers $36/hr $76,040 $25/hr $57/hr
143 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $36/hr $76,030 $25/hr $48/hr
144 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $36/hr $75,990 $29/hr $45/hr
145 Statisticians $36/hr $75,890 $28/hr $55/hr
146 Accountants and Auditors $36/hr $75,730 $23/hr $60/hr
147 Human Resources Specialists $36/hr $75,630 $24/hr $56/hr
148 Instructional Coordinators $36/hr $75,340 $26/hr $45/hr
149 Speech-Language Pathologists $36/hr $75,240 $26/hr $49/hr
150 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $36/hr $75,050 $23/hr $58/hr
151 Credit Analysts $35/hr $74,810 $24/hr $59/hr
152 Chefs and Head Cooks $35/hr $74,740 $23/hr $40/hr
153 Financial Risk Specialists $35/hr $74,630 $24/hr $72/hr
154 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $35/hr $74,500 $28/hr $43/hr
155 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $35/hr $74,490 $22/hr $45/hr
156 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $35/hr $74,250 $21/hr $63/hr
157 Insurance Underwriters $35/hr $74,130 $26/hr $47/hr
158 Massage Therapists $35/hr $74,140 $16/hr $53/hr
159 Real Estate Sales Agents $35/hr $73,920 $17/hr $55/hr
160 Medical Equipment Repairers $35/hr $73,610 $23/hr $47/hr
161 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $35/hr $73,570 $21/hr $50/hr
162 Computer Network Support Specialists $35/hr $73,550 $26/hr $53/hr
163 Real Estate Brokers $35/hr $73,300 $34/hr $37/hr
164 Cost Estimators $35/hr $73,280 $25/hr $50/hr
165 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $35/hr $73,240 $24/hr $45/hr
166 Tool and Die Makers $35/hr $73,130 $29/hr $39/hr
167 Technical Writers $35/hr $72,990 $24/hr $52/hr
168 Logisticians $35/hr $72,800 $26/hr $48/hr
169 Nurse Midwives $34/hr $72,630 $34/hr $78/hr
170 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $34/hr $72,230 $22/hr $52/hr
171 Food Service Managers $34/hr $72,210 $17/hr $48/hr
172 Web Developers $34/hr $72,190 $24/hr $41/hr
173 Animal Scientists $34/hr $72,100 $24/hr $73/hr
174 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $34/hr $71,850 $30/hr $38/hr
175 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $34/hr $71,360 $24/hr $55/hr
176 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $34/hr $71,280 $25/hr $50/hr
177 Insurance Sales Agents $34/hr $71,220 $22/hr $77/hr
178 Forensic Science Technicians $34/hr $71,090 $28/hr $49/hr
179 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $34/hr $71,070 $17/hr $47/hr
180 Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $33/hr $70,540 $26/hr $39/hr
181 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $33/hr $70,480 $24/hr $49/hr
182 Public Relations Specialists $33/hr $70,280 $23/hr $48/hr
183 Dietitians and Nutritionists $33/hr $70,040 $28/hr $41/hr
184 School Psychologists $33/hr $68,960 $25/hr $40/hr
185 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $33/hr $68,720 $20/hr $49/hr
186 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $33/hr $68,630 $20/hr $41/hr
187 Forest and Conservation Technicians $32/hr $68,600 $21/hr $34/hr
188 Funeral Home Managers $32/hr $68,080 $23/hr $38/hr
189 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $32/hr $67,790 $29/hr $45/hr
190 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $32/hr $67,720 $29/hr $51/hr
191 Dental Laboratory Technicians $32/hr $67,580 $26/hr $37/hr
192 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $32/hr $67,190 $24/hr $51/hr
193 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $32/hr $66,760 $23/hr $52/hr
194 Wind Turbine Service Technicians $32/hr $66,700 $24/hr $50/hr
195 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $31/hr $66,450 $22/hr $50/hr
196 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $31/hr $66,110 $22/hr $44/hr
197 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $31/hr $66,060 $16/hr $70/hr
198 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $31/hr $65,990 $24/hr $50/hr
199 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $31/hr $65,890 $18/hr $53/hr
200 Electricians $31/hr $65,710 $22/hr $48/hr
201 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $31/hr $65,460 $23/hr $46/hr
202 Soil and Plant Scientists $31/hr $65,320 $25/hr $56/hr
203 Property Appraisers and Assessors $31/hr $65,210 $23/hr $53/hr
204 Sheet Metal Workers $31/hr $65,180 $23/hr $40/hr
205 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $31/hr $65,140 $24/hr $38/hr
206 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $31/hr $65,070 $22/hr $55/hr
207 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $31/hr $65,030 $23/hr $40/hr
208 Architectural and Civil Drafters $31/hr $64,720 $22/hr $44/hr
209 Child, Family, and School Social Workers $31/hr $64,560 $22/hr $39/hr
210 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $31/hr $64,540 $20/hr $45/hr
211 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $31/hr $64,470 $24/hr $49/hr
212 Web and Digital Interface Designers $30/hr $64,260 $24/hr $43/hr
213 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $30/hr $64,060 $22/hr $39/hr
214 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $30/hr $63,920 $12/hr $43/hr
215 Anthropologists and Archeologists $30/hr $63,830 $22/hr $41/hr
216 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $30/hr $63,820 $22/hr $41/hr
217 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $30/hr $63,690 $24/hr $46/hr
218 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $30/hr $63,670 $21/hr $112/hr
219 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $30/hr $63,560 $21/hr $40/hr
220 Physical Therapist Assistants $30/hr $63,520 $14/hr $37/hr
221 Farm and Home Management Educators $30/hr $63,480 $18/hr $44/hr
222 Training and Development Specialists $30/hr $63,260 $22/hr $47/hr
223 Rehabilitation Counselors $30/hr $63,050 $27/hr $36/hr
224 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $30/hr $63,030 $23/hr $43/hr
225 Healthcare Social Workers $30/hr $62,860 $24/hr $37/hr
226 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $30/hr $62,830 $17/hr $47/hr
227 Lodging Managers $30/hr $62,770 $9/hr $45/hr
228 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $30/hr $62,680 $17/hr $40/hr
229 Orthotists and Prosthetists $30/hr $62,570 $20/hr $47/hr
230 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $30/hr $62,570 $20/hr $49/hr
231 Paramedics $29/hr $62,320 $23/hr $36/hr
232 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $29/hr $62,300 $24/hr $35/hr
233 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $29/hr $62,280 $21/hr $43/hr
234 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $29/hr $62,150 $23/hr $48/hr
235 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $29/hr $62,000 $22/hr $40/hr
236 Machinists $29/hr $61,820 $22/hr $38/hr
237 Glaziers $29/hr $61,800 $19/hr $32/hr
238 Surgical Technologists $29/hr $61,640 $24/hr $34/hr
239 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $29/hr $61,580 $18/hr $49/hr
240 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $29/hr $61,500 $23/hr $38/hr
241 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $29/hr $61,430 $19/hr $40/hr
242 Computer User Support Specialists $29/hr $61,310 $21/hr $44/hr
243 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $29/hr $61,270 $22/hr $41/hr
244 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $29/hr $61,210 $22/hr $39/hr
245 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $29/hr $61,210 $22/hr $38/hr
246 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $29/hr $61,210 $23/hr $36/hr
247 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $29/hr $61,160 $18/hr $37/hr
248 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $29/hr $60,980 $21/hr $36/hr
249 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $29/hr $60,990 $22/hr $35/hr
250 Occupational Therapy Assistants $29/hr $60,970 $23/hr $31/hr
251 Athletic Trainers $29/hr $60,900 $23/hr $37/hr
252 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $29/hr $60,910 $23/hr $40/hr
253 Surveying and Mapping Technicians $29/hr $60,870 $20/hr $48/hr
254 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $29/hr $60,810 $18/hr $42/hr
255 Millwrights $29/hr $60,750 $24/hr $39/hr
256 Clergy $29/hr $60,680 $17/hr $41/hr
257 Highway Maintenance Workers $29/hr $60,630 $22/hr $37/hr
258 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $29/hr $60,600 $22/hr $37/hr
259 Editors $29/hr $60,520 $14/hr $44/hr
260 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $29/hr $60,480 $18/hr $37/hr
261 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $29/hr $60,470 $22/hr $37/hr
262 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $28/hr $60,250 $22/hr $34/hr
263 Crossing Guards and Flaggers $28/hr $60,230 $22/hr $29/hr
264 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $28/hr $60,170 $22/hr $30/hr
265 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $28/hr $60,160 $10/hr $33/hr
266 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $28/hr $60,100 $22/hr $38/hr
267 Special Education Teachers, Preschool $28/hr $60,060 $24/hr $39/hr
268 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $28/hr $60,030 $22/hr $36/hr
269 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $28/hr $59,980 $23/hr $47/hr
270 Public Safety Telecommunicators $28/hr $59,940 $22/hr $30/hr
271 Avionics Technicians $28/hr $59,900 $20/hr $44/hr
272 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $28/hr $59,840 $20/hr $36/hr
273 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $28/hr $59,760 $21/hr $45/hr
274 Roofers $28/hr $59,740 $22/hr $42/hr
275 Health Education Specialists $28/hr $59,650 $22/hr $43/hr
276 Community Health Workers $28/hr $59,610 $21/hr $36/hr
277 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $28/hr $59,430 $21/hr $37/hr
278 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $28/hr $59,420 $22/hr $37/hr
279 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $28/hr $59,390 $20/hr $36/hr
280 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $28/hr $59,280 $21/hr $46/hr
281 Interior Designers $28/hr $59,190 $18/hr $40/hr
282 Postal Service Mail Carriers $28/hr $59,010 $20/hr $38/hr
283 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $28/hr $59,000 $20/hr $34/hr
284 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $28/hr $58,960 $22/hr $38/hr
285 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $28/hr $58,720 $18/hr $35/hr
286 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $28/hr $58,500 $22/hr $44/hr
287 Recreational Therapists $28/hr $58,370 $19/hr $33/hr
288 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $28/hr $58,330 $23/hr $48/hr
289 Skincare Specialists $27/hr $58,160 $17/hr $42/hr
290 Insulation Workers, Mechanical $27/hr $58,140 $22/hr $35/hr
291 New Accounts Clerks $27/hr $57,970 $20/hr $35/hr
292 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $27/hr $57,950 $22/hr $37/hr
293 Carpenters $27/hr $57,890 $21/hr $36/hr
294 Producers and Directors $27/hr $57,870 $18/hr $46/hr
295 Postal Service Clerks $27/hr $57,820 $17/hr $35/hr
296 Chemical Technicians $27/hr $57,760 $22/hr $34/hr
297 Dental Assistants $27/hr $57,770 $21/hr $34/hr
298 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $27/hr $57,720 $19/hr $41/hr
299 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $27/hr $57,710 $22/hr $34/hr
300 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $27/hr $57,680 $22/hr $39/hr
301 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $27/hr $57,620 $23/hr $29/hr
302 Agricultural Inspectors $27/hr $57,590 $19/hr $35/hr
303 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $27/hr $57,580 $18/hr $39/hr
304 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $27/hr $57,360 $18/hr $40/hr
305 Tax Preparers $27/hr $57,060 $17/hr $42/hr
306 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $27/hr $57,020 $18/hr $39/hr
307 Graphic Designers $27/hr $56,470 $18/hr $36/hr
308 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $27/hr $56,280 $19/hr $38/hr
309 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $26/hr $56,000 $19/hr $47/hr
310 Biological Technicians $26/hr $55,330 $21/hr $33/hr
311 Automotive Body and Related Repairers $26/hr $55,160 $17/hr $47/hr
312 Firefighters $26/hr $55,080 $19/hr $37/hr
313 Transportation Security Screeners $26/hr $54,950 $23/hr $33/hr
314 Painters, Construction and Maintenance $26/hr $54,870 $17/hr $37/hr
315 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $26/hr $54,430 $23/hr $29/hr
316 Cargo and Freight Agents $26/hr $54,230 $18/hr $47/hr
317 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $26/hr $54,210 $18/hr $36/hr
318 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $25/hr $53,850 $18/hr $35/hr
319 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $25/hr $53,650 $18/hr $40/hr
320 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $25/hr $53,540 $18/hr $32/hr
321 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $25/hr $53,000 $18/hr $30/hr
322 Correctional Officers and Jailers $25/hr $52,460 $22/hr $30/hr
323 Upholsterers $25/hr $52,420 $17/hr $31/hr
324 Credit Counselors $25/hr $52,220 $24/hr $29/hr
325 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $24/hr $51,810 $20/hr $30/hr
326 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $24/hr $51,700 $17/hr $36/hr
327 Procurement Clerks $24/hr $51,630 $17/hr $37/hr
328 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $24/hr $51,390 $17/hr $44/hr
329 Loan Interviewers and Clerks $24/hr $51,290 $20/hr $33/hr
330 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $24/hr $51,240 $24/hr $39/hr
331 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $24/hr $51,020 $20/hr $36/hr
332 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $24/hr $50,890 $16/hr $26/hr
333 Writers and Authors $24/hr $50,860 $16/hr $40/hr
334 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $24/hr $50,820 $19/hr $39/hr
335 Bus Drivers, School $24/hr $50,790 $21/hr $39/hr
336 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $24/hr $50,540 $20/hr $29/hr
337 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $24/hr $50,490 $21/hr $29/hr
338 Exercise Physiologists $24/hr $50,430 $23/hr $31/hr
339 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $24/hr $50,390 $18/hr $30/hr
340 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $24/hr $50,390 $19/hr $30/hr
341 Office Clerks, General $24/hr $50,160 $16/hr $35/hr
342 Motorcycle Mechanics $24/hr $50,170 $18/hr $36/hr
343 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $24/hr $50,120 $18/hr $26/hr
344 Audio and Video Technicians $24/hr $50,110 $19/hr $36/hr
345 Advertising Sales Agents $24/hr $50,110 $15/hr $45/hr
346 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $24/hr $49,960 $17/hr $28/hr
347 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $23/hr $49,900 $14/hr $32/hr
348 Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $23/hr $49,830 $17/hr $36/hr
349 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $23/hr $49,840 $17/hr $32/hr
350 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $23/hr $49,820 $22/hr $26/hr
351 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $23/hr $49,710 $17/hr $31/hr
352 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $23/hr $49,350 $18/hr $37/hr
353 Fence Erectors $23/hr $49,310 $21/hr $24/hr
354 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $23/hr $49,280 $17/hr $35/hr
355 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $23/hr $49,260 $19/hr $30/hr
356 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $23/hr $49,190 $18/hr $34/hr
357 Construction Laborers $23/hr $49,070 $18/hr $34/hr
358 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $23/hr $48,870 $17/hr $37/hr
359 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $23/hr $48,890 $18/hr $27/hr
360 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $23/hr $48,790 $17/hr $27/hr
361 Print Binding and Finishing Workers $23/hr $48,760 $17/hr $30/hr
362 Home Appliance Repairers $23/hr $48,720 $14/hr $32/hr
363 Parts Salespersons $23/hr $48,600 $16/hr $33/hr
364 Residential Advisors $23/hr $48,590 $17/hr $30/hr
365 Barbers $23/hr $48,540 $13/hr $28/hr
366 Billing and Posting Clerks $23/hr $48,550 $17/hr $33/hr
367 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $23/hr $48,400 $21/hr $31/hr
368 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $23/hr $48,390 $18/hr $31/hr
369 Data Entry Keyers $23/hr $48,300 $16/hr $30/hr
370 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $23/hr $48,240 $20/hr $24/hr
371 Interpreters and Translators $23/hr $48,190 $19/hr $35/hr
372 Broadcast Technicians $23/hr $48,090 $13/hr $41/hr
373 Agricultural Equipment Operators $23/hr $48,080 $18/hr $29/hr
374 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $23/hr $48,050 $14/hr $36/hr
375 Pest Control Workers $23/hr $48,020 $21/hr $30/hr
376 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $23/hr $48,000 $18/hr $30/hr
377 Light Truck Drivers $23/hr $47,950 $16/hr $44/hr
378 Pipelayers $22/hr $47,810 $22/hr $28/hr
379 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $22/hr $47,780 $19/hr $29/hr
380 Conveyor Operators and Tenders $22/hr $47,770 $17/hr $58/hr
381 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $22/hr $47,670 $22/hr $31/hr
382 Pharmacy Technicians $22/hr $47,560 $18/hr $30/hr
383 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $22/hr $47,480 $16/hr $29/hr
384 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $22/hr $47,480 $20/hr $29/hr
385 Phlebotomists $22/hr $47,430 $16/hr $28/hr
386 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $22/hr $47,390 $18/hr $28/hr
387 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $22/hr $47,310 $21/hr $29/hr
388 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $22/hr $47,250 $18/hr $33/hr
389 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $22/hr $47,250 $15/hr $22/hr
390 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $22/hr $47,140 $18/hr $29/hr
391 Agricultural Technicians $22/hr $46,960 $17/hr $30/hr
392 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $22/hr $46,780 $20/hr $22/hr
393 Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $22/hr $46,740 $18/hr $29/hr
394 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $22/hr $46,730 $17/hr $31/hr
395 Bill and Account Collectors $22/hr $46,660 $17/hr $28/hr
396 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $22/hr $46,530 $22/hr $35/hr
397 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $22/hr $46,450 $18/hr $29/hr
398 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $22/hr $46,340 $20/hr $37/hr
399 Medical Records Specialists $22/hr $46,280 $19/hr $38/hr
400 Social and Human Service Assistants $22/hr $46,260 $17/hr $31/hr
401 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $22/hr $46,220 $13/hr $29/hr
402 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $22/hr $46,220 $20/hr $26/hr
403 Tutors $22/hr $46,190 $16/hr $27/hr
404 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $22/hr $46,190 $18/hr $28/hr
405 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $22/hr $46,170 $19/hr $25/hr
406 Helpers--Production Workers $22/hr $46,170 $14/hr $29/hr
407 Medical Assistants $22/hr $45,980 $18/hr $28/hr
408 Nursing Assistants $22/hr $45,820 $16/hr $24/hr
409 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $22/hr $45,820 $19/hr $23/hr
410 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $21/hr $45,690 $16/hr $28/hr
411 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $21/hr $45,590 $17/hr $25/hr
412 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $21/hr $45,390 $18/hr $27/hr
413 Opticians, Dispensing $21/hr $45,230 $17/hr $26/hr
414 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $21/hr $45,110 $17/hr $27/hr
415 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $21/hr $44,820 $15/hr $28/hr
416 Travel Agents $21/hr $44,740 $16/hr $36/hr
417 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $21/hr $44,720 $16/hr $29/hr
418 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $21/hr $44,710 $13/hr $27/hr
419 Customer Service Representatives $21/hr $44,670 $16/hr $32/hr
420 Medical Transcriptionists $21/hr $44,660 $12/hr $24/hr
421 Counter and Rental Clerks $21/hr $44,620 $13/hr $35/hr
422 Aircraft Service Attendants $21/hr $44,320 $17/hr $28/hr
423 Private Detectives and Investigators $21/hr $44,310 $15/hr $29/hr
424 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $21/hr $44,310 $18/hr $32/hr
425 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $20/hr $43,480 $20/hr $23/hr
426 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $20/hr $43,420 $18/hr $39/hr
427 File Clerks $20/hr $42,860 $18/hr $28/hr
428 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $20/hr $42,790 $17/hr $24/hr
429 Tile and Stone Setters $20/hr $42,620 $17/hr $37/hr
430 Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $20/hr $42,570 $16/hr $26/hr
431 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $20/hr $42,080 $18/hr $26/hr
432 Food Batchmakers $19/hr $40,840 $16/hr $24/hr
433 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $19/hr $40,790 $15/hr $27/hr
434 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $19/hr $40,320 $15/hr $22/hr
435 Butchers and Meat Cutters $19/hr $40,080 $10/hr $27/hr
436 Psychiatric Technicians $19/hr $39,960 $18/hr $26/hr
437 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $19/hr $39,720 $12/hr $28/hr
438 Slaughterers and Meat Packers $19/hr $39,730 $17/hr $33/hr
439 Emergency Medical Technicians $19/hr $39,670 $15/hr $26/hr
440 Receptionists and Information Clerks $19/hr $39,530 $14/hr $25/hr
441 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $18/hr $39,490 $15/hr $23/hr
442 Home Health and Personal Care Aides $18/hr $39,440 $17/hr $23/hr
443 Security Guards $18/hr $39,310 $14/hr $30/hr
444 Tellers $18/hr $39,300 $17/hr $22/hr
445 Library Technicians $18/hr $39,240 $16/hr $24/hr
446 Animal Trainers $18/hr $38,970 $14/hr $20/hr
447 Medical Equipment Preparers $18/hr $38,910 $18/hr $29/hr
448 Driver/Sales Workers $18/hr $38,610 $9/hr $29/hr
449 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $18/hr $38,590 $10/hr $25/hr
450 Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $18/hr $38,500 $13/hr $31/hr
451 School Bus Monitors $18/hr $38,480 $15/hr $21/hr
452 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $18/hr $38,240 $14/hr $22/hr
453 Orderlies $18/hr $38,240 $15/hr $20/hr
454 Tire Repairers and Changers $18/hr $38,220 $14/hr $22/hr
455 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $18/hr $38,120 $16/hr $22/hr
456 Couriers and Messengers $18/hr $38,090 $15/hr $23/hr
457 Printing Press Operators $18/hr $37,850 $14/hr $27/hr
458 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $18/hr $37,750 $14/hr $24/hr
459 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $18/hr $37,760 $14/hr $28/hr
460 Physical Therapist Aides $18/hr $37,680 $14/hr $27/hr
461 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $18/hr $37,690 $11/hr $32/hr
462 Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $18/hr $37,560 $14/hr $25/hr
463 Airfield Operations Specialists $18/hr $37,550 $17/hr $29/hr
464 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $18/hr $37,470 $14/hr $21/hr
465 Photographers $17/hr $37,410 $17/hr $34/hr
466 Recreation Workers $17/hr $37,310 $10/hr $25/hr
467 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $17/hr $37,290 $14/hr $22/hr
468 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $17/hr $37,160 $16/hr $22/hr
469 Coaches and Scouts $17/hr $37,100 $11/hr $36/hr
470 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $17/hr $36,910 $14/hr $22/hr
471 Bakers $17/hr $36,900 $14/hr $22/hr
472 Food Preparation Workers $17/hr $36,800 $13/hr $21/hr
473 Stockers and Order Fillers $17/hr $36,790 $15/hr $22/hr
474 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $17/hr $36,740 $13/hr $25/hr
475 Cooks, Restaurant $17/hr $36,470 $13/hr $21/hr
476 Gambling Cage Workers $17/hr $36,430 $16/hr $26/hr
477 Retail Salespersons $17/hr $36,040 $13/hr $23/hr
478 Dietetic Technicians $17/hr $35,890 $13/hr $18/hr
479 Sewing Machine Operators $17/hr $35,700 $13/hr $26/hr
480 Parking Attendants $17/hr $35,550 $13/hr $19/hr
481 Tour and Travel Guides $17/hr $35,360 $15/hr $23/hr
482 Floral Designers $16/hr $35,290 $14/hr $24/hr
483 Self-Enrichment Teachers $16/hr $35,100 $13/hr $29/hr
484 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $16/hr $35,050 $14/hr $21/hr
485 Funeral Attendants $16/hr $34,980 $14/hr $23/hr
486 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $16/hr $34,870 $16/hr $25/hr
487 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $16/hr $34,850 $11/hr $37/hr
488 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $16/hr $34,530 $14/hr $17/hr
489 Library Assistants, Clerical $16/hr $34,530 $10/hr $25/hr
490 Bicycle Repairers $16/hr $34,440 $16/hr $22/hr
491 Animal Caretakers $16/hr $34,040 $14/hr $29/hr
492 Manicurists and Pedicurists $16/hr $33,430 $14/hr $36/hr
493 Demonstrators and Product Promoters $15/hr $32,180 $15/hr $15/hr
494 Cashiers $15/hr $31,460 $13/hr $17/hr
495 Packers and Packagers, Hand $15/hr $31,440 $10/hr $20/hr
496 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $14/hr $31,080 $12/hr $19/hr
497 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $14/hr $31,010 $10/hr $17/hr
498 Waiters and Waitresses $14/hr $30,890 $8/hr $29/hr
499 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $14/hr $30,640 $11/hr $20/hr
500 Childcare Workers $14/hr $30,290 $11/hr $17/hr
501 Cooks, Fast Food $14/hr $30,220 $11/hr $18/hr
502 Fast Food and Counter Workers $14/hr $30,080 $10/hr $17/hr
503 Dishwashers $14/hr $29,980 $10/hr $18/hr
504 Bartenders $13/hr $29,040 $9/hr $27/hr
505 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $13/hr $28,660 $10/hr $18/hr
506 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $13/hr $28,430 $11/hr $16/hr
507 Amusement and Recreation Attendants $13/hr $28,070 $11/hr $17/hr
508 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $13/hr $27,840 $9/hr $17/hr
509 Bailiffs $13/hr $27,560 $13/hr $26/hr
510 Gambling Dealers $13/hr $27,370 $8/hr $24/hr
511 Telemarketers $11/hr $23,440 $10/hr $19/hr

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in North Dakota

What is the median hourly wage in North Dakota?

The average median hourly wage across 511 occupations in North Dakota is $33.16/hr (2025).

Which jobs in North Dakota pay the highest hourly rate?

Radiologists pays the highest at $265.93/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in North Dakota?

We track hourly wages for 511 occupations in North Dakota.

How is hourly wage data calculated?

BLS annual salary ÷ 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hrs/week).

How does North Dakota compare to the national average?

The median hourly wage across occupations in North Dakota is $33.16/hr vs national $35.23/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 (North Dakota). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (experienced). Annual equivalent based on 2,080 hours/year (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks). Our Methodology · Data Sources

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