Top Paying Jobs in Minot, ND
Minot, ND has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,740 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Computer and Information Systems Managers ($138,290), Chief Executives ($135,870), Physician Assistants ($134,090). The cost of living index is 87.03 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,000/month.
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Avg. median salary
87.03
Cost of living index
$1,000
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Minot
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $61K | $29.23/hr |
| 72 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $61K | N/A |
| 73 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $60K | $28.95/hr |
| 74 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $60K | $28.91/hr |
| 75 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $60K | $28.86/hr |
| 76 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $60K | $28.75/hr |
| 77 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $59K | $28.57/hr |
| 78 | Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | Construction & Trades | $59K | $28.56/hr |
| 79 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $59K | $28.34/hr |
| 80 | Highway Maintenance Workers | Construction & Trades | $58K | $27.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Minot
Cost of living vs. national average-13.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,000/mo
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