Top Paying Jobs in Bismarck, ND (2026)
Bismarck, ND has 60 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($234,940), Chief Executives ($202,070), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($141,830). The cost of living index is 91.02 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,175/month.
$127K
Avg. median salary
91.02
Cost of living index
$1,175
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bismarck
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $235K | $112.95/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $202K | $97.15/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $142K | $68.19/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.31/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $137K | $65.83/hr |
| 6 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $135K | $/hr |
| 7 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $134K | $/hr |
| 8 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $131K | $62.99/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $128K | $61.66/hr |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $128K | $61.36/hr |
| 11 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $126K | $60.66/hr |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $125K | $60.09/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $125K | $60/hr |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | Management | $116K | $55.94/hr |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $114K | $54.72/hr |
| 16 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $113K | $54.44/hr |
| 17 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $51.85/hr |
| 18 | Sales Managers | Management | $106K | $51.15/hr |
| 19 | Lawyers | Legal | $105K | $50.66/hr |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $105K | $50.46/hr |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.39/hr |
| 22 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $104K | $50/hr |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $103K | $49.76/hr |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $102K | $49.09/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bismarck
Cost of living vs. national average-9.0% less expensive
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,175/mo
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