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Top Paying Jobs in Fargo, ND-MN

Fargo, ND-MN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 26,480 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($604,890), Physicians, All Other ($418,980), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($414,060). The cost of living index is 90.87 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,112/month.

$121K
Avg. median salary
90.87
Cost of living index
$1,112
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Fargo

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Urban and Regional PlannersScience$80K$38.64/hr
92Sheet Metal WorkersConstruction & Trades$80K$38.6/hr
93Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$80K$38.48/hr
94Financial and Investment AnalystsBusiness & Finance$80K$38.43/hr
95Electrical and Electronics DraftersEngineering$80K$38.32/hr
96ChiropractorsHealthcare$80K$38.29/hr
97First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersRepair & Maintenance$79K$38.14/hr
98First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSales$79K$38.01/hr
99Construction and Building InspectorsConstruction & Trades$79K$37.92/hr
100Computer Occupations, All OtherTechnology$79K$37.91/hr

Affordability snapshot: Fargo

Cost of living vs. national average-9.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,112/mo

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