125 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in North Dakota (2024)

There are 125 occupations in North Dakota with a median salary above $75K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

125
Jobs Over $75K

$226,780

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$98,168

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

62,760

Workers in These Jobs

All 125 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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
52	Public Relations Managers	$99,150	$109,100	90
53	Construction Managers	$99,020	$110,720	950
54	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$99,000	$102,200	270
55	Training and Development Managers	$97,240	$102,240	60
56	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$96,540	$97,470	300
57	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$95,740	$104,530	60
58	Transportation Inspectors	$95,630	$97,400	60
59	Computer Systems Analysts	$93,880	$100,680	190
60	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$92,990	$97,210	380
61	Project Management Specialists	$91,960	$95,120	1,630
62	Materials Engineers	$91,440	$101,200	30
63	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$90,670	$89,660	N/A
64	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,400	$88,180	90
65	Civil Engineers	$88,620	$92,970	1,390
66	Therapists, All Other	$88,360	$90,220	N/A
67	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$88,340	$89,470	40
68	Physical Therapists	$88,250	$88,430	840
69	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$87,890	$87,430	170
70	General and Operations Managers	$87,580	$112,780	10,780
71	Loan Officers	$86,440	$93,020	1,420
72	Judicial Law Clerks	$86,050	$83,730	70
73	Hydrologists	$85,920	$87,680	40
74	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,630	$105,570	570
75	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$85,580	$93,680	70
76	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$85,570	$88,040	50
77	Management Analysts	$85,570	$97,190	720
78	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$85,490	$90,390	490
79	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$85,400	$90,850	430
80	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$85,340	$77,970	520
81	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$85,320	$88,470	30
82	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$85,090	$90,720	1,670
83	Audiologists	$84,990	$86,040	40
84	Environmental Engineers	$84,910	$100,280	70
85	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$84,870	$97,460	230
86	Mechanical Engineers	$84,690	$92,860	730
87	Computer Programmers	$84,390	$92,760	230
88	Engineers, All Other	$83,990	$92,470	260
89	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$83,290	$80,380	160
90	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$83,290	$95,010	50
91	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$83,180	$83,100	50
92	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$83,120	$80,790	90
93	Education Administrators, All Other	$82,930	$82,020	180
94	Operations Research Analysts	$82,760	$87,970	160
95	Credit Analysts	$82,050	$88,360	300
96	Dental Hygienists	$81,740	$80,130	710
97	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,320	$82,580	140
98	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$81,040	$82,530	760
99	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$80,620	$77,830	340
100	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,530	$81,430	150
101	Urban and Regional Planners	$80,390	$87,850	120
102	Wellhead Pumpers	$79,850	$79,660	1,160
103	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$79,740	$74,700	220
104	Industrial Engineers	$79,720	$86,540	550
105	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$79,580	$78,190	90
106	Financial and Investment Analysts	$79,520	$82,130	280
107	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$78,860	$80,870	200
108	Chemists	$78,690	$87,140	130
109	Occupational Therapists	$78,280	$82,450	470
110	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$78,270	$75,980	100
111	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$78,130	$91,190	4,060
112	Social and Community Service Managers	$78,090	$79,660	440
113	Tapers	$77,790	$72,860	80
114	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$77,370	$82,240	390
115	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$77,330	$77,830	60
116	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$77,230	$87,870	1,100
117	Financial Risk Specialists	$76,490	$84,090	40
118	Crane and Tower Operators	$76,400	$76,720	300
119	Facilities Managers	$76,330	$85,260	260
120	Electricians	$76,120	$72,850	3,180
121	Conservation Scientists	$76,000	$77,520	220
122	Compliance Officers	$75,560	$77,930	860
123	Chefs and Head Cooks	$75,400	$70,920	120
124	Fish and Game Wardens	$75,290	$75,720	30
125	Emergency Management Directors	$75,160	$75,940	60

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North Dakota High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in North Dakota are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Legal fields.

23.2% of all tracked occupations in ND earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,160/year (Emergency Management Directors), while the top earner makes $226,780/year.

North Dakota ranks #44 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in North Dakota?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 125 occupations in North Dakota with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 23.2% 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 $75K+ list in North Dakota?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in North Dakota is $75,160/year (Emergency Management Directors). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in North Dakota?

The average median salary among all 125 occupations that pay over $75K in North Dakota is $98,168 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $75K 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 $75K 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