Bismarck, ND

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Bismarck, ND, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 270 detailed occupations covering about 61,730 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 7.3% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Bismarck, ND, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $174,990 -25.9% 30
Chief Executives $138,150 +59% 40
Pharmacists $136,030 0% 190
Architectural and Engineering Managers $127,570 -22.9% 90
Optometrists $124,730 -5.4% 40
Computer and Information Systems Managers $121,020 -28.6% 130
Financial Managers $118,970 +6.2% 370
Human Resources Managers $117,230 -14% 40
Natural Sciences Managers $116,380 -26.2% 40
Labor Relations Specialists $115,650 +28.5% 40
Physician Assistants $113,450 -12.7% 40
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $109,550 +42.5% 80
Computer Network Architects $107,220 -17.4% 50
Managers, All Other $106,100 -20.6% 350
Sales Managers $105,210 -22.2% 60
Nurse Practitioners $104,460 -17.3% 70
Administrative Services Managers $102,710 -3.5% 60
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $101,900 +19.3% 60
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $101,790 -1.6% 110
Veterinarians $101,420 -14.8% 50
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $100,350 -2.2% —
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990 +4% 40
Electrical Engineers $99,960 -6.5% 90
Medical and Health Services Managers $99,420 -10.2% 120
Lawyers $98,490 -32.4% 340

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Bismarck, ND, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Registered Nurses 2,680 $65,190
Retail Salespersons 2,380 $31,360
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,980 $27,540
Nursing Assistants 1,810 $38,640
Office Clerks, General 1,760 $46,820
General and Operations Managers 1,560 $80,850
Cashiers 1,460 $29,510
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,340 $34,270
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,250 $41,000
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,030 $49,280
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,010 $37,380
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,000 $36,310
Customer Service Representatives 990 $39,810
Accountants and Auditors 900 $66,230
Waiters and Waitresses 880 $28,260
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 840 $38,010
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 720 $60,060
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 680 $44,820
Cooks, Restaurant 670 $31,850
Childcare Workers 630 $26,860
Bartenders 620 $28,280
Carpenters 600 $48,890
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 600 $41,770
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 520 $62,190
Receptionists and Information Clerks 490 $35,850
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