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Top Paying Jobs in North Dakota

North Dakota has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 54,410 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($604,890), Radiologists ($553,140), Physicians, All Other ($454,550). The cost of living index is 88.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,034/month.

State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.

$134K
Avg. median salary
88.89
Cost of living index
$1,034
Median 2BR rent
783,926
Population

Highest paying careers in North Dakota

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
1Surgeons, All OtherHealthcare$605K$290.81/hr
2RadiologistsHealthcare$553K$265.93/hr
3Physicians, All OtherHealthcare$455K$218.53/hr
4Obstetricians and GynecologistsHealthcare$414K$199.07/hr
5Emergency Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$393K$188.89/hr
6General Internal Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$338K$162.69/hr
7Family Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$280K$134.67/hr
8Nurse AnesthetistsHealthcare$244K$117.42/hr
9Pediatricians, GeneralHealthcare$235K$112.96/hr
10Dentists, GeneralHealthcare$221K$106.09/hr

Affordability snapshot: North Dakota

These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.

Cost of living vs. national average-11.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,034/mo

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