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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Population
Highest paying careers in Bismarck
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $77K | $36.91/hr |
| 82 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $77K | $36.79/hr |
| 83 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $76K | $36.75/hr |
| 84 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.73/hr |
| 85 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.67/hr |
| 86 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.55/hr |
| 87 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.53/hr |
| 88 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $76K | $36.47/hr |
| 89 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $76K | $36.43/hr |
| 90 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.31/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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