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Top Paying Jobs in Grand Forks, ND-MN

Grand Forks, ND-MN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 12,950 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($344,930), Family Medicine Physicians ($286,380), Nurse Anesthetists ($254,410). The cost of living index is 86.66 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,089/month.

$94K
Avg. median salary
86.66
Cost of living index
$1,089
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Grand Forks

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
31Civil EngineersEngineering$101K$48.33/hr
32Sales ManagersManagement$100K$47.97/hr
33First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesPublic Safety$98K$47.11/hr
34Loan OfficersBusiness & Finance$93K$44.62/hr
35Software DevelopersTechnology$92K$44.29/hr
36Mechanical EngineersEngineering$91K$43.96/hr
37Project Management SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$90K$43.34/hr
38Management AnalystsBusiness & Finance$89K$43.02/hr
39Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersRepair & Maintenance$89K$42.7/hr
40Physical TherapistsHealthcare$89K$42.63/hr

Affordability snapshot: Grand Forks

Cost of living vs. national average-13.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,089/mo

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