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.
$108K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $75K | $36.22/hr |
| 92 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $75K | $36.18/hr |
| 93 | Food Service Managers | Management | $75K | $36.18/hr |
| 94 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $75K | N/A |
| 95 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Sales | $75K | $35.92/hr |
| 96 | Medical Equipment Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.8/hr |
| 97 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $74K | $35.71/hr |
| 98 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $74K | $35.62/hr |
| 99 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $73K | $35.15/hr |
| 100 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $72K | $34.72/hr |
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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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