Top Paying Jobs in Bismarck, ND
Bismarck, ND has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,570 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($553,140), Physicians, All Other ($454,550), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($351,580). The cost of living index is 91.02 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,175/month.
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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 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $553K | $265.93/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $455K | $218.53/hr |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $352K | $169.03/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $287K | $137.9/hr |
| 5 | Chief Executives | Management | $177K | $85.01/hr |
| 6 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $156K | $75.05/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $151K | $72.61/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $148K | $71.02/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $143K | $68.93/hr |
| 10 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $140K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-9.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,175/mo
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