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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
31Electrical EngineersEngineering$110K$52.78/hr
32Computer Network ArchitectsTechnology$109K$52.51/hr
33Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$109KN/A
34Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$108KN/A
35Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSales$107K$51.67/hr
36First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesPublic Safety$106K$51.19/hr
37Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$106KN/A
38Administrative Services ManagersManagement$106K$51.14/hr
39Software DevelopersTechnology$106K$50.95/hr
40Medical and Health Services ManagersManagement$105K$50.64/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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