What is the average salary in Fargo, ND?
$63,360a year
Average yearly pay across 408 jobs with official data in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Jobs with data
- 408
- Workers counted
- 142,870
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $604,900 |
| Physician | $419,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $414,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $338,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $276,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $241,600 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $235,000 |
| Dentist | $198,600 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $82,120 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $30,950 |
| Laborer and Freight | $45,690 |
| General and Operations Manager | $96,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,910 |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,900 |
| Cashier | $33,420 |
| Office Clerk | $49,060 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$106,400
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$142,000
- Chief Executive$188,500
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$153,000
- Construction Manager$102,800
- Education Administrator$112,600
- Education Administrator$111,500
- Education Administrator$92,440
- Education and Childcare Administrator$59,860
- Facilities Manager$96,110
- Financial Manager$137,000
- Food Service Manager$73,890
- General and Operations Manager$96,410
- Human Resources Manager$144,500
- Industrial Production Manager$115,100
- Lodging Manager$63,450
- Manager$124,400
- Marketing Manager$126,800
- Medical and Health Services Manager$105,300
- Natural Sciences Manager$98,700
- Property$59,630
- Public Relations Manager$121,400
- Sales Manager$120,000
- Social and Community Service Manager$82,720
- Transportation$98,400
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,420
- Business Operations Specialist$73,920
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$68,250
- Claims Adjuster$64,420
- Compensation$80,030
- Compliance Officer$67,020
- Cost Estimator$73,760
- Credit Analyst$83,720
- Financial and Investment Analyst$79,930
- Financial Examiner$91,080
- Financial Risk Specialist$76,940
- Financial Specialist$61,110
- Fundraiser$80,480
- Human Resources Specialist$76,550
- Insurance Underwriter$74,130
- Loan Officer$93,640
- Logistician$69,530
- Management Analyst$90,220
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,680
- Meeting$47,370
- Personal Financial Advisor$75,900
- Project Management Specialist$97,430
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$80,980
- Tax Preparer$65,320
- Training and Development Specialist$62,960
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$109,200
- Computer Network Support Specialist$73,550
- Computer Occupation$78,840
- Computer Programmer$92,280
- Computer Systems Analyst$99,800
- Computer User Support Specialist$61,260
- Data Scientist$92,050
- Database Administrator$89,060
- Information Security Analyst$103,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,700
- Operations Research Analyst$84,130
- Software Developer$106,000
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$85,670
- Web Developer$66,860
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$95,100
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$65,030
- Civil Engineer$95,530
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$65,330
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,860
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter$79,710
- Electrical Engineer$109,800
- Engineer$97,390
- Industrial Engineer$86,510
- Mechanical Drafter$77,520
- Mechanical Engineer$86,330
- Surveyor$102,300
Life, physical, and social science
- Agricultural Technician$51,770
- Biological Scientist$71,280
- Chemist$71,510
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$116,100
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$77,240
- Geological Technician$51,240
- Life$53,090
- Medical Scientist$63,840
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$88,690
- School Psychologist$63,280
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$64,110
- Soil and Plant Scientist$65,320
- Urban and Regional Planner$80,360
Community and social service
- Child$59,860
- Clergy$62,730
- Community and Social Service Specialist$50,700
- Community Health Worker$53,660
- Educational$52,960
- Health Education Specialist$58,410
- Healthcare Social Worker$62,860
- Marriage and Family Therapist$73,210
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,870
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$70,830
- Rehabilitation Counselor$61,420
- Social and Human Service Assistant$46,960
- Social Worker$77,450
- Substance Abuse$60,130
Legal
- Lawyer$111,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$57,550
- Title Examiner$62,410
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$60,130
- Biological Science Teacher$108,100
- Business Teacher$139,000
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$56,080
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$62,440
- Computer Science Teacher$134,000
- Education Teacher$103,900
- Elementary School Teacher$60,210
- English Language and Literature Teacher$76,230
- Health Specialties Teacher$108,900
- Instructional Coordinator$80,840
- Kindergarten Teacher$49,720
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,830
- Library Technician$45,020
- Mathematical Science Teacher$86,380
- Middle School Teacher$61,090
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$106,400
- Postsecondary Teacher$71,500
- Preschool Teacher$41,170
- Psychology Teacher$104,600
- Secondary School Teacher$60,460
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$35,780
- Special Education Teacher$47,070
- Special Education Teacher$57,680
- Special Education Teacher$61,220
- Substitute Teacher$36,990
- Teacher and Instructor$59,500
- Teaching Assistant$39,270
- Tutor$37,380
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Artist and Related Worker$50,810
- Audio and Video Technician$49,990
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$38,640
- Broadcast Technician$46,480
- Coach and Scout$41,240
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$80,720
- Editor$60,600
- Floral Designer$36,860
- Graphic Designer$55,910
- Interior Designer$60,450
- Interpreter and Translator$48,190
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$42,020
- Photographer$38,210
- Producer and Director$52,700
- Public Relations Specialist$68,950
- Technical Writer$72,990
- Umpire$63,190
- Writer and Author$50,860
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Anesthesiologist$239,200
- Athletic Trainer$65,440
- Cardiologist$239,200
- Chiropractor$79,650
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,340
- Dental Hygienist$84,390
- Dentist$198,600
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$87,170
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$65,070
- Emergency Medical Technician$39,160
- Family Medicine Physician$276,500
- General Internal Medicine Physician$338,400
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$81,490
- Health Technologist and Technician$49,240
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$101,200
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$62,300
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$78,780
- Medical Records Specialist$46,280
- Nurse Anesthetist$241,600
- Nurse Practitioner$130,100
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$414,100
- Occupational Therapist$81,870
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$47,700
- Optician$45,040
- Optometrist$132,700
- Paramedic$62,320
- Pediatrician$235,000
- Pharmacist$142,000
- Pharmacy Technician$45,390
- Physical Therapist$85,330
- Physician$419,000
- Physician Assistant$136,600
- Psychiatric Technician$48,230
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$66,380
- Registered Nurse$82,120
- Respiratory Therapist$84,480
- Speech-Language Pathologist$76,640
- Surgeon$604,900
- Surgical Technologist$62,360
- Veterinarian$101,300
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$49,310
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$56,940
- Healthcare Support Worker$44,180
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$37,910
- Massage Therapist$74,140
- Medical Assistant$47,280
- Medical Equipment Preparer$38,910
- Medical Transcriptionist$44,740
- Nursing Assistant$39,940
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$63,660
- Phlebotomist$47,430
- Physical Therapist Aide$37,680
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,100
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,230
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$42,660
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,300
- Firefighter$53,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$92,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,500
- Lifeguard$29,830
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,180
- Protective Service Worker$56,310
- School Bus Monitor$37,150
- Security Guard$37,770
- Transportation Security Screener$49,940
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$28,390
- Chef and Head Cook$54,390
- Cook$29,710
- Cook$41,120
- Cook$37,020
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$30,290
- Dishwasher$31,560
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$30,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$44,480
- Food Preparation Worker$36,590
- Food Server$36,720
- Host and Hostess$29,070
- Waiter and Waitress$30,330
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$57,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$61,680
- Janitor and Cleaner$37,200
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,040
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,530
- Pest Control Worker$46,710
- Pesticide Handler$46,390
- Tree Trimmer and Pruner$44,430
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,050
- Animal Caretaker$34,040
- Barber$48,810
- Childcare Worker$30,030
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$51,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,880
- Funeral Attendant$35,740
- Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$28,620
- Gambling Dealer$19,240
- Hairdresser$34,910
- Personal Care and Service Worker$34,270
- Recreation Worker$37,190
- Residential Advisor$50,820
- Skincare Specialist$52,950
- Usher$29,440
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$56,060
- Cashier$33,420
- Counter and Rental Clerk$43,630
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$32,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$79,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,560
- Insurance Sales Agent$71,220
- Parts Salesperson$47,520
- Real Estate Sales Agent$62,680
- Retail Salesperson$35,860
- Sale and Related Worker$49,800
- Sales Representative$107,500
- Sales Representative$70,070
- Sales Representatives of Service$63,800
- Security$61,580
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$48,570
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,600
- Bookkeeping$50,570
- Cargo and Freight Agent$59,580
- Court$49,090
- Customer Service Representative$40,900
- Dispatcher$61,260
- Eligibility Interviewer$58,760
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,090
- File Clerk$42,040
- Financial Clerk$57,470
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$67,750
- Hotel$34,950
- Human Resources Assistant$49,680
- Information and Record Clerk$53,290
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$48,390
- Interviewer$38,590
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$56,590
- Library Assistant$29,070
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$54,980
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$38,120
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,540
- Meter Reader$42,340
- New Accounts Clerk$53,950
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$53,490
- Office Clerk$49,060
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,750
- Postal Service Clerk$63,210
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,930
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
- Production$57,300
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$38,500
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,060
- Shipping$46,380
- Teller$39,360
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$48,710
- Grader and Sorter$44,370
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,110
- Carpenter$58,940
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,230
- Construction and Building Inspector$78,880
- Construction Laborer$49,340
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$47,950
- Earth Driller$48,510
- Electrician$76,950
- Fence Erector$49,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,080
- Floor Layer$48,050
- Glazier$63,740
- Highway Maintenance Worker$60,630
- Insulation Worker$46,450
- Insulation Worker$57,600
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$66,400
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,690
- Painter$52,900
- Pipelayer$47,740
- Plumber$63,350
- Roofer$61,610
- Sheet Metal Worker$80,290
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$83,200
- Tile and Stone Setter$53,460
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$71,060
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,350
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$59,510
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$64,370
- Coin$57,300
- Computer$58,720
- Electric Motor$52,900
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$82,880
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$104,900
- Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer$48,010
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$58,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,330
- Heating$75,920
- Helpers--Installation$41,430
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,760
- Installation$49,290
- Locksmith and Safe Repairer$46,780
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$52,040
- Medical Equipment Repairer$73,610
- Millwright$64,530
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$68,410
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$54,330
- Rigger$169,500
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$74,460
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$47,280
- Tire Repairer and Changer$38,310
Production
- Baker$36,900
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$45,640
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$46,940
- Coating$47,610
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$63,610
- Crushing$56,080
- Cutting$47,230
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,480
- Electrical$44,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,410
- Food Batchmaker$49,390
- Helpers--Production Worker$50,190
- Inspector$50,230
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,470
- Machinist$61,820
- Meat$41,400
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,660
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,000
- Molder$45,040
- Molding$45,650
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,760
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,990
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$44,770
- Printing Press Operator$37,260
- Production Worker$44,880
- Separating$60,320
- Sewing Machine Operator$35,730
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,760
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,970
- Welder$61,140
- Woodworking Machine Setter$46,530
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,720
- Bus Driver$46,840
- Bus Driver$48,890
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,460
- Commercial Pilot$132,000
- Crane and Tower Operator$81,980
- Driver/Sales Worker$38,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,460
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,900
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,840
- Laborer and Freight$45,690
- Light Truck Driver$47,170
- Motor Vehicle Operator$36,780
- Packer and Packager$29,180
- Parking Attendant$35,470
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,840
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$38,050
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,880
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Fargo, ND?
About $63,360 a year ($30.46 an hour): the average of the 408 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Fargo, ND?
Surgeon ($604,900), Physician ($419,000), Obstetrician and Gynecologist ($414,100).
What are the most common jobs in Fargo, ND?
Registered Nurse (4,790 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,160 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (4,090 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.