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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $96K | $46.03/hr |
| 42 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $95K | $45.84/hr |
| 43 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $94K | $44.97/hr |
| 44 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $92K | $44.22/hr |
| 45 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $92K | $44.04/hr |
| 46 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.04/hr |
| 47 | Facilities Managers | Management | $91K | $43.89/hr |
| 48 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.55/hr |
| 49 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.15/hr |
| 50 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $89K | $42.91/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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