51 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in North Dakota (2024)

There are 51 occupations in North Dakota with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Nurse Anesthetists at $226,780/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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51
Jobs Over $100K

$226,780

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$118,541

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

20,180

Workers in These Jobs

All 51 Jobs Paying Over $100K in North Dakota

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Nurse Anesthetists	$226,780	$234,950	120
2	Dentists, General	$201,810	$182,840	220
3	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$155,210	$133,090	100
4	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$139,230	$148,720	310
5	Pharmacists	$134,670	$127,260	920
6	Purchasing Managers	$134,400	$137,380	40
7	Physician Assistants	$132,660	$127,350	250
8	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$132,060	$137,220	640
9	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$131,530	$114,870	140
10	Petroleum Engineers	$131,260	$126,390	110
11	Financial Managers	$127,570	$149,720	1,970
12	Optometrists	$127,200	$140,620	250
13	Psychologists, All Other	$125,800	$109,430	30
14	Marketing Managers	$124,800	$137,580	200
15	Natural Sciences Managers	$124,760	$131,430	100
16	Nurse Practitioners	$124,040	$127,760	710
17	Industrial Production Managers	$121,310	$130,630	360
18	Sales Managers	$119,960	$129,680	370
19	Human Resources Managers	$119,010	$135,590	230
20	Administrative Services Managers	$117,580	$126,640	270
21	Computer Network Architects	$115,450	$117,860	300
22	Managers, All Other	$114,830	$122,160	1,730
23	Air Traffic Controllers	$113,880	$111,050	90
24	Data Scientists	$113,620	$102,410	240
25	Chemical Engineers	$111,150	$114,210	70
26	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$109,550	$106,140	80
27	Medical and Health Services Managers	$108,450	$132,940	630
28	Information Security Analysts	$107,930	$97,910	330
29	Commercial Pilots	$107,910	$126,370	250
30	Labor Relations Specialists	$107,380	$111,080	110
31	Gas Plant Operators	$107,260	$98,810	530
32	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$107,090	$99,540	460
33	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,710	$109,530	40
34	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$106,490	$107,890	60
35	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$106,140	$109,260	790
36	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,080	$114,610	510
37	Electrical Engineers	$105,230	$106,170	330
38	Lawyers	$105,100	$128,030	1,080
39	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$104,660	$127,480	650
40	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$104,100	$96,550	590
41	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,930	$96,560	120
42	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,890	$97,320	110
43	Power Plant Operators	$103,840	$100,670	220
44	Database Architects	$103,730	$106,250	60
45	Veterinarians	$103,360	$107,460	270
46	Personal Financial Advisors	$102,700	$116,890	640
47	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$101,240	$104,350	440
48	Software Developers	$100,980	$106,870	1,840
49	Computer Hardware Engineers	$100,740	$101,850	50
50	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,500	$100,040	40
51	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$100,070	$96,420	180

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North Dakota High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in North Dakota are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Legal fields.

9.5% of all tracked occupations in ND earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,070/year (Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door), while the top earner makes $226,780/year.

North Dakota ranks #39 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in North Dakota?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 51 occupations in North Dakota with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 9.5% of all tracked occupations in ND.

What is the highest paying job in North Dakota?

The highest paying occupation in North Dakota is Nurse Anesthetists with a median salary of $226,780 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in North Dakota?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in North Dakota is $100,070/year (Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in North Dakota?

The average median salary among all 51 occupations that pay over $100K in North Dakota is $118,541 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in North Dakota?

High-paying jobs in North Dakota typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for North Dakota

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics