How much does a court make in Bismarck?

$51,090a year

Median yearly pay for courts in the Bismarck, ND metro area. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,258 a month.

Hourly: $24.56
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 104 of 366
Jobs in the area: 120

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $42,890Median: $51,090Highest 10%: $66,310

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$42,890	$20.62
25th	$47,920	$23.04
Median	$51,090	$24.56
75th	$56,440	$27.13
90th	$66,310	$31.88

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for courts.

Grand Forks, ND	$53,880
Fargo, ND	$49,090

Court salary in North Dakota Court salary in all states

Related jobs in Bismarck

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$74,270
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$63,610
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$61,900
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$61,890
Office and Administrative Support Worker	$60,260
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$59,130
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$58,870
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$58,450
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$54,490
Eligibility Interviewer	$51,810

Salaries for every job in Bismarck, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a court make an hour in Bismarck?

The median hourly pay in the Bismarck, ND metro area is $24.56 ($51,090 a year).

Do courts make more in Bismarck than the national average?

Yes: $51,090 against $48,700 nationally, 5% more.

How does Bismarck compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $53,850, so Bismarck pays 5% less.

Where does Bismarck rank for court pay?

104 of 366 metro areas with data.

How much does a court make starting out in Bismarck?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,310 or more.

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.