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
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Highest paying careers in Bismarck
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $138K | N/A |
| 12 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $133K | $64.17/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $133K | $64.12/hr |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.57/hr |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.33/hr |
| 16 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $121K | $58.22/hr |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | Management | $119K | $57.4/hr |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $117K | $56.21/hr |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $114K | $54.86/hr |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $113K | $54.52/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bismarck
Cost of living vs. national average-9.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,175/mo
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