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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Highest paying careers in Minot
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Dental Assistants | Healthcare Support | $58K | $27.78/hr |
| 82 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $57K | $27.58/hr |
| 83 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $57K | $27.56/hr |
| 84 | Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.52/hr |
| 85 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $57K | $27.5/hr |
| 86 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | Transportation | $56K | $27.09/hr |
| 87 | Bus Drivers, School | Transportation | $56K | $26.86/hr |
| 88 | Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | Office & Admin | $56K | $26.82/hr |
| 89 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $55K | $26.6/hr |
| 90 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $53K | $25.27/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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