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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.62/hr |
| 52 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $89K | $42.58/hr |
| 53 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $87K | $42/hr |
| 54 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $87K | $41.8/hr |
| 55 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $87K | $41.75/hr |
| 56 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $87K | $41.74/hr |
| 57 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $86K | $41.4/hr |
| 58 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $85K | $41.03/hr |
| 59 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.66/hr |
| 60 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.36/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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