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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $80K | $38.42/hr |
| 72 | Surveyors | Engineering | $80K | $38.28/hr |
| 73 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $79K | $37.91/hr |
| 74 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 75 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $79K | $37.86/hr |
| 76 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.6/hr |
| 77 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | Education | $78K | $37.57/hr |
| 78 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $78K | $37.49/hr |
| 79 | Data Scientists | Technology | $77K | $37/hr |
| 80 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.98/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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