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.
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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
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $105K | $50.71/hr |
| 52 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.56/hr |
| 53 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $105K | $50.41/hr |
| 54 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $104K | $49.8/hr |
| 55 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $103K | $49.38/hr |
| 56 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 57 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $102K | $49.13/hr |
| 58 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $49.07/hr |
| 59 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $102K | $48.97/hr |
| 60 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
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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