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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $84K | $40.35/hr |
| 62 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $83K | $40.09/hr |
| 63 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $83K | $40.04/hr |
| 64 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $83K | $39.98/hr |
| 65 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.94/hr |
| 66 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $83K | $39.72/hr |
| 67 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.58/hr |
| 68 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 69 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $39/hr |
| 70 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $80K | $38.46/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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