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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Population
Highest paying careers in Bismarck
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $111K | $53.28/hr |
| 22 | Lawyers | Legal | $109K | $52.41/hr |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $109K | $52.34/hr |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $108K | $52.07/hr |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $107K | $51.3/hr |
| 26 | Software Developers | Technology | $106K | $50.97/hr |
| 27 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.5/hr |
| 28 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $105K | $50.39/hr |
| 29 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $104K | $50/hr |
| 30 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $104K | $49.96/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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