What is the average salary in Bismarck, ND?
$63,180a year
Average yearly pay across 296 jobs with official data in the Bismarck, ND metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $30.38
- Jobs with data
- 296
- Workers counted
- 65,050
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $553,100 |
| Physician | $454,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Chief Executive | $176,800 |
| Human Resources Manager | $156,100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $151,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $147,700 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $81,120 |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,730 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,940 |
| General and Operations Manager | $93,540 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $38,850 |
| Office Clerk | $50,400 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,720 |
| Cashier | $33,260 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,620 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $47,580 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$108,900
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$147,700
- Chief Executive$176,800
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$151,000
- Construction Manager$101,200
- Education Administrator$139,700
- Education Administrator$96,550
- Education Administrator$86,810
- Education and Childcare Administrator$49,110
- Facilities Manager$91,280
- Financial Manager$133,400
- Food Service Manager$75,260
- General and Operations Manager$93,540
- Human Resources Manager$156,100
- Industrial Production Manager$108,300
- Lodging Manager$64,520
- Manager$119,400
- Medical and Health Services Manager$105,000
- Natural Sciences Manager$133,500
- Property$59,530
- Public Relations Manager$114,100
- Sales Manager$101,700
- Social and Community Service Manager$91,970
- Transportation$101,300
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,910
- Business Operations Specialist$81,330
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$78,210
- Claims Adjuster$60,710
- Compliance Officer$69,940
- Cost Estimator$71,020
- Credit Analyst$71,520
- Financial and Investment Analyst$71,520
- Financial Examiner$83,940
- Financial Specialist$89,740
- Fundraiser$76,270
- Human Resources Specialist$75,980
- Insurance Underwriter$66,930
- Labor Relations Specialist$98,810
- Loan Officer$83,380
- Logistician$76,400
- Management Analyst$90,590
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$62,400
- Meeting$55,500
- Personal Financial Advisor$76,030
- Project Management Specialist$88,650
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$66,190
- Training and Development Specialist$65,620
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$113,400
- Computer Network Support Specialist$75,260
- Computer Occupation$86,840
- Computer Programmer$83,160
- Computer Systems Analyst$106,700
- Computer User Support Specialist$64,390
- Data Scientist$76,960
- Information Security Analyst$116,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,350
- Software Developer$106,000
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$83,920
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$96,210
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$67,780
- Civil Engineer$98,270
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$65,930
- Electrical Engineer$110,800
- Environmental Engineer$91,600
- Industrial Engineer$86,940
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$59,260
- Surveyor$79,620
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$51,630
- Conservation Scientist$78,850
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$62,640
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$87,350
- Forensic Science Technician$63,360
- Life$56,420
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$99,520
- Soil and Plant Scientist$86,110
- Urban and Regional Planner$79,920
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$85,330
Community and social service
- Child$69,400
- Community and Social Service Specialist$69,130
- Educational$61,970
- Healthcare Social Worker$61,360
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,850
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$67,460
- Rehabilitation Counselor$66,700
- Social and Human Service Assistant$46,290
- Substance Abuse$70,810
Legal
- Lawyer$109,000
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$60,110
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$78,140
- Business Teacher$78,830
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$95,740
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$74,930
- Elementary School Teacher$61,010
- Instructional Coordinator$75,340
- Kindergarten Teacher$61,590
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$73,120
- Library Technician$41,160
- Middle School Teacher$60,680
- Postsecondary Teacher$59,830
- Preschool Teacher$39,720
- Secondary School Teacher$61,210
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$35,100
- Special Education Teacher$58,880
- Special Education Teacher$61,210
- Teacher and Instructor$49,190
- Teaching Assistant$44,110
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$34,530
- Floral Designer$35,290
- Graphic Designer$57,430
- Interior Designer$55,540
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,590
- Producer and Director$58,720
- Public Relations Specialist$75,770
- Umpire$63,920
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$77,990
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$63,100
- Dental Hygienist$91,600
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$82,610
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$75,850
- Emergency Medical Technician$53,940
- Emergency Medicine Physician$239,200
- Family Medicine Physician$286,800
- General Internal Medicine Physician$351,600
- Health Technologist and Technician$61,100
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,690
- Medical Records Specialist$46,720
- Nurse Anesthetist$239,200
- Nurse Practitioner$130,100
- Occupational Therapist$83,080
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$46,620
- Optician$45,770
- Optometrist$121,100
- Pharmacist$143,400
- Pharmacy Technician$49,490
- Physical Therapist$83,280
- Physician$454,600
- Physician Assistant$129,700
- Psychiatric Technician$38,990
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$65,330
- Radiologist$553,100
- Registered Nurse$81,120
- Respiratory Therapist$84,570
- Speech-Language Pathologist$76,770
- Surgical Technologist$61,690
- Veterinarian$104,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$51,390
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$58,960
- Healthcare Support Worker$50,340
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$38,850
- Medical Assistant$48,980
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,910
- Nursing Assistant$46,720
- Phlebotomist$47,990
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,660
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,130
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,640
- Firefighter$47,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$76,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,300
- Lifeguard$29,030
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$63,230
- Protective Service Worker$54,620
- Security Guard$36,130
- Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$29,350
- Cook$38,310
- Cook$36,610
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$31,310
- Dishwasher$32,180
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$29,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,190
- Food Preparation Worker$37,270
- Food Server$37,010
- Host and Hostess$28,300
- Waiter and Waitress$32,310
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,080
- Janitor and Cleaner$37,620
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$46,310
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,510
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,170
- Animal Caretaker$34,230
- Childcare Worker$30,650
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$50,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$39,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$48,670
- Gambling Dealer$26,890
- Hairdresser$34,680
- Recreation Worker$38,560
- Residential Advisor$46,480
- Skincare Specialist$58,520
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$62,980
- Cashier$33,260
- Counter and Rental Clerk$45,240
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$79,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$51,730
- Insurance Sales Agent$64,590
- Parts Salesperson$48,040
- Real Estate Sales Agent$74,720
- Retail Salesperson$36,730
- Sale and Related Worker$49,100
- Sales Representative$103,900
- Sales Representative$69,760
- Sales Representatives of Service$59,920
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$47,730
- Billing and Posting Clerk$48,360
- Bookkeeping$49,310
- Court$51,090
- Customer Service Representative$46,240
- Data Entry Keyer$53,140
- Dispatcher$48,510
- Eligibility Interviewer$51,810
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,270
- Hotel$34,470
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$50,180
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$58,870
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$58,450
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,710
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,260
- Office Clerk$50,400
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,900
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,610
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,130
- Production$67,430
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$54,490
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$38,710
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,580
- Shipping$46,940
- Teller$43,880
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Inspector$57,060
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$54,670
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,530
- Construction and Building Inspector$75,530
- Construction Laborer$49,770
- Electrician$61,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,530
- Highway Maintenance Worker$59,430
- Insulation Worker$58,480
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$58,030
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$62,150
- Painter$55,170
- Plumber$70,310
- Roofer$50,340
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$88,570
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,210
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$56,960
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$63,950
- Computer$57,670
- Electric Motor$61,880
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$98,950
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$104,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,330
- Heating$64,770
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,630
- Installation$53,970
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$49,060
- Medical Equipment Repairer$74,470
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$78,740
- Motorcycle Mechanic$57,160
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$89,260
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$47,840
- Tire Repairer and Changer$40,290
- Wind Turbine Service Technician$66,700
Production
- Baker$36,960
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$38,150
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,000
- Coating$59,250
- Crushing$49,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,210
- Inspector$63,910
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$39,760
- Machinist$74,090
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$50,750
- Printing Press Operator$49,020
- Production Worker$49,600
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,270
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,530
- Welder$62,000
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,340
- Bus Driver$47,590
- Bus Driver$45,130
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$38,170
- Commercial Pilot$137,500
- Driver/Sales Worker$34,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,460
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,000
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,660
- Laborer and Freight$43,260
- Light Truck Driver$48,090
- Motor Vehicle Operator$34,230
- Packer and Packager$39,720
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,640
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,020
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,140
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Bismarck, ND?
About $63,180 a year ($30.38 an hour): the average of the 296 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Bismarck, ND?
Radiologist ($553,100), Physician ($454,600), General Internal Medicine Physician ($351,600).
What are the most common jobs in Bismarck, ND?
Registered Nurse (2,400 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,280 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,180 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.