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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Sales Managers | Management | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 32 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.72/hr |
| 33 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.67/hr |
| 34 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $100K | $47.85/hr |
| 35 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $99K | $47.57/hr |
| 36 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.5/hr |
| 37 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $98K | $47.26/hr |
| 38 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.25/hr |
| 39 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $97K | $46.42/hr |
| 40 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $96K | $46.25/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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