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North Dakota Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 2 cities in North Dakota. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
2
Avg COL index
89
State income tax
2.5%
Total population
200K
Top paying jobs in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $273K | $390K | $536K | $682K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $292K | $380K | $468K | $565K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $283K | $370K | $458K | $546K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $273K | $370K | $487K | $633K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $268K | $349K | $448K | $569K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $244K | $320K | $416K | $536K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $237K | $313K | $409K | $527K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $234K | $308K | $400K | $515K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $228K | $298K | $390K | $505K | +9.5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $210K | $287K | $382K | $573K | +4% |
Cities in North Dakota
Accounting salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $203K | $266K | $343K | $434K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $159K | $208K | $266K | $338K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $126K | $162K | $208K | $261K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $72K | $98K | $133K | $169K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $63K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $56K | $75K | $101K | $135K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $53K | $72K | $97K | $130K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $43K | $58K | $75K | $95K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $93K | $126K | $167K | $217K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $59K | $81K | $110K | $148K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $62K | $81K | $107K | $141K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $55K | $74K | $100K | $133K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $52K | $71K | $97K | $132K | +5.5% |
| Agricultural Scientist | $50K | $69K | $91K | $116K | +4% |
| Farm Manager | $52K | $69K | $93K | $129K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $50K | $67K | $91K | $122K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $114K | $149K | $192K | $250K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $75K | $101K | $133K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $69K | $91K | $123K | $162K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $69K | $91K | $120K | $154K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $63K | $85K | $114K | $149K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $56K | $75K | $101K | $135K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $53K | $72K | $98K | $133K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $166K | $217K | $280K | $362K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $130K | $169K | $217K | $280K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $82K | $116K | $169K | $241K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $70K | $95K | $130K | $174K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $63K | $92K | $140K | $203K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $56K | $75K | $98K | $127K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $50K | $72K | $104K | $150K | +2% |
Business salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $237K | $313K | $409K | $527K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Operations | $189K | $250K | $327K | $425K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $148K | $225K | $363K | $592K | +3.2% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $139K | $201K | $306K | $459K | +3% |
| Director of Operations | $103K | $136K | $177K | $227K | +3.8% |
| Management Consultant | $76K | $110K | $155K | $215K | +4.2% |
| General Manager | $72K | $103K | $145K | $201K | +2.8% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $75K | $103K | $136K | $174K | +4.5% |
| Operations Manager | $65K | $94K | $129K | $172K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $69K | $94K | $126K | $162K | +3.7% |
| Business Analyst | $59K | $81K | $107K | $139K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $53K | $72K | $96K | $124K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $50K | $65K | $84K | $107K | +1.8% |
| SEO Specialist | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $40K | $54K | $72K | $96K | +3.8% |
Cannabis salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $139K | $186K | $247K | $325K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $91K | $122K | $161K | $212K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $53K | $72K | $96K | $129K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $50K | $69K | $94K | $126K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $50K | $69K | $94K | $126K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $43K | $59K | $78K | $103K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $36K | $50K | $65K | $84K | +18% |
| Budtender | $27K | $34K | $44K | $55K | +14% |
Construction salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $155K | $203K | $263K | $340K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $113K | $148K | $191K | $247K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $75K | $100K | $132K | $172K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $75K | $100K | $132K | $170K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $59K | $80K | $105K | $136K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $59K | $78K | $100K | $129K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $55K | $75K | $98K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $53K | $69K | $88K | $113K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $50K | $65K | $84K | $110K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $50K | $65K | $84K | $110K | +5% |
| Plumber | $50K | $65K | $86K | $113K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $46K | $59K | $77K | $98K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $46K | $59K | $77K | $98K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46K | $59K | $78K | $103K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $40K | $54K | $71K | $91K | +4% |
| Welder | $36K | $48K | $61K | $78K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $74K | $101K | $131K | $168K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $65K | $91K | $122K | $161K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $47K | $65K | $89K | $122K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $43K | $62K | $89K | $131K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $43K | $62K | $86K | $122K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $41K | $56K | $77K | $104K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $34K | $56K | $95K | $168K | +3.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $38K | $53K | $71K | $92K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $38K | $53K | $72K | $98K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $34K | $47K | $65K | $92K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $29K | $42K | $62K | $91K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $187K | $239K | $306K | $392K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $172K | $230K | $297K | $383K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $148K | $187K | $234K | $292K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $134K | $167K | $206K | $253K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $120K | $155K | $191K | $237K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $110K | $142K | $177K | $220K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $84K | $110K | $142K | $177K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $72K | $94K | $122K | $155K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $55K | $75K | $98K | $124K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $273K | $390K | $536K | $682K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $195K | $273K | $370K | $487K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $175K | $248K | $341K | $448K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $60K | $78K | $96K | $115K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $44K | $58K | $76K | $96K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $34K | $43K | $54K | $66K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $77K | $96K | $118K | $143K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $68K | $89K | $115K | $146K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $61K | $85K | $122K | $179K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $55K | $72K | $92K | $118K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $52K | $68K | $87K | $111K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $45K | $61K | $79K | $102K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $42K | $58K | $77K | $99K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $45K | $58K | $75K | $94K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $45K | $58K | $75K | $94K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $38K | $49K | $64K | $81K | +3% |
Energy salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $106K | $142K | $184K | $238K | +2% |
| Petroleum Engineer | $106K | $139K | $181K | $231K | +1.5% |
| Reservoir Engineer | $110K | $139K | $173K | $216K | +1.5% |
| Drilling Engineer | $96K | $125K | $158K | $197K | +1% |
| Energy Trader | $82K | $120K | $173K | $288K | +4% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $91K | $120K | $152K | $190K | +2.2% |
| Petrochemical Engineer | $91K | $120K | $156K | $197K | +2.5% |
| Pipeline Engineer | $85K | $110K | $139K | $173K | +1.5% |
| HSE Manager (Health, Safety & Environment) | $82K | $108K | $134K | $163K | +3.5% |
| Power Systems / Grid Engineer | $82K | $106K | $133K | $163K | +4% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | $77K | $104K | $133K | $161K | +7% |
| Energy Engineer | $75K | $101K | $133K | $168K | +6.5% |
| Solar Energy Project Manager | $75K | $101K | $130K | $158K | +6% |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | $72K | $94K | $120K | $149K | +8% |
| Power Plant Operator | $69K | $93K | $115K | $133K | +0.5% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installer | $60K | $85K | $106K | $125K | +3% |
| Energy Analyst | $60K | $82K | $108K | $139K | +6% |
| Energy Efficiency Consultant | $58K | $79K | $101K | $125K | +5% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $46K | $58K | $73K | $94K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $40K | $50K | $65K | $85K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $87K | $117K | $152K | $191K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $77K | $104K | $135K | $171K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $75K | $101K | $131K | $164K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $75K | $100K | $129K | $162K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $69K | $94K | $123K | $156K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $69K | $94K | $123K | $156K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $69K | $94K | $123K | $156K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $69K | $92K | $119K | $152K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $69K | $92K | $119K | $149K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $67K | $91K | $117K | $149K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $65K | $89K | $115K | $146K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $67K | $89K | $115K | $146K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $65K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $65K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $63K | $85K | $111K | $142K | +3% |
Finance salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $169K | $241K | $348K | $502K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $116K | $174K | $270K | $434K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $121K | $166K | $222K | $309K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $111K | $159K | $232K | $367K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $111K | $156K | $217K | $309K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $106K | $153K | $217K | $338K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $101K | $135K | $176K | $227K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $92K | $130K | $179K | $251K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $92K | $124K | $159K | $203K | +3% |
| Actuary | $92K | $121K | $156K | $198K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $70K | $95K | $126K | $166K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $56K | $92K | $143K | $222K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $66K | $92K | $126K | $174K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $66K | $89K | $118K | $153K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $60K | $79K | $100K | $126K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $53K | $75K | $101K | $135K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $56K | $75K | $98K | $127K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $46K | $70K | $104K | $156K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $50K | $68K | $89K | $116K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $37K | $46K | $58K | $73K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $167K | $225K | $297K | $392K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $122K | $161K | $209K | $273K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $78K | $107K | $143K | $189K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $75K | $100K | $134K | $174K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $69K | $94K | $126K | $167K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $55K | $78K | $107K | $145K | +6.5% |
| Video Game Designer | $55K | $78K | $107K | $145K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $43K | $62K | $88K | $129K | +18% |
Government salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $65K | $88K | $115K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $59K | $78K | $100K | $129K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $53K | $78K | $110K | $148K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $57K | $76K | $98K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $55K | $75K | $98K | $126K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $46K | $62K | $84K | $110K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $40K | $55K | $75K | $98K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $38K | $53K | $69K | $88K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $292K | $380K | $468K | $565K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $283K | $370K | $458K | $546K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $273K | $370K | $487K | $633K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $190K | $242K | $312K | $409K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $190K | $242K | $302K | $390K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $144K | $175K | $219K | $283K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $109K | $134K | $164K | $205K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $115K | $129K | $144K | $161K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $105K | $127K | $151K | $180K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $97K | $118K | $141K | $171K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $70K | $101K | $136K | $180K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $76K | $96K | $119K | $146K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $70K | $93K | $122K | $158K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $73K | $93K | $112K | $136K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $70K | $88K | $107K | $132K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $70K | $88K | $107K | $129K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $66K | $83K | $102K | $125K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $63K | $80K | $101K | $127K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $57K | $70K | $88K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $51K | $66K | $84K | $105K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $44K | $57K | $70K | $88K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $41K | $55K | $70K | $88K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $41K | $54K | $68K | $86K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $37K | $49K | $63K | $80K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $48K | $67K | $91K | $125K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $48K | $63K | $85K | $119K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $39K | $54K | $76K | $107K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $39K | $52K | $69K | $91K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $32K | $43K | $58K | $79K | +3% |
Human Resources salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $201K | $266K | $346K | $447K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $141K | $186K | $241K | $311K | +3.2% |
| Director of Human Resources | $100K | $132K | $170K | $218K | +3.5% |
| Compensation & Benefits Manager | $96K | $124K | $153K | $186K | +3% |
| People Operations Manager | $84K | $110K | $136K | $167K | +5% |
| Learning & Development Manager | $81K | $107K | $132K | $162K | +4% |
| Diversity & Inclusion Manager | $78K | $105K | $129K | $162K | +3% |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | $81K | $105K | $129K | $158K | +4% |
| Employee Relations Manager | $78K | $103K | $126K | $158K | +3% |
| Organizational Development Consultant | $76K | $100K | $126K | $162K | +4% |
| Human Resources Manager | $72K | $99K | $134K | $172K | +2.9% |
| HR Business Partner (HRBP) | $72K | $94K | $115K | $143K | +4% |
| Senior Recruiter | $67K | $86K | $105K | $134K | +3.5% |
| HRIS Analyst | $65K | $84K | $103K | $129K | +4.5% |
| Compensation Analyst | $62K | $81K | $100K | $124K | +3.5% |
| Technical Recruiter | $62K | $81K | $100K | $129K | +4% |
| Training & Development Specialist | $53K | $67K | $84K | $105K | +4% |
| Benefits Administrator | $50K | $65K | $78K | $96K | +2.5% |
| HR Generalist | $53K | $65K | $78K | $96K | +3% |
| Recruiter | $46K | $62K | $84K | $115K | +3.2% |
| HR Coordinator | $41K | $50K | $59K | $73K | +2.5% |
Insurance salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $153K | $198K | $256K | $328K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $114K | $150K | $193K | $246K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $79K | $106K | $140K | $182K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $56K | $75K | $101K | $133K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $43K | $60K | $79K | $101K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $37K | $56K | $85K | $126K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $128K | $175K | $235K | $322K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $109K | $166K | $265K | $426K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $95K | $137K | $188K | $251K | +5% |
| Judge | $90K | $128K | $172K | $227K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $90K | $123K | $161K | $208K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $74K | $121K | $197K | $332K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $40K | $53K | $70K | $90K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $205K | $268K | $349K | $444K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $167K | $218K | $282K | $363K | +5% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $139K | $201K | $294K | $440K | +3.5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $141K | $183K | $237K | $301K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $113K | $148K | $191K | $247K | +5.5% |
| Demand Generation Manager | $86K | $115K | $143K | $177K | +6% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $84K | $113K | $148K | $189K | +7.5% |
| Marketing Manager | $75K | $105K | $145K | $191K | +3.3% |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $78K | $105K | $132K | $162K | +6% |
| CRM / Lifecycle Marketing Manager | $76K | $100K | $126K | $155K | +5% |
| Field Marketing Manager | $72K | $96K | $122K | $151K | +4% |
| Brand Manager | $69K | $94K | $126K | $164K | +3.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $69K | $94K | $126K | $162K | +8.5% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $65K | $91K | $122K | $161K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $65K | $91K | $124K | $164K | +3% |
| Content Marketing Manager | $67K | $88K | $113K | $139K | +4% |
| SEO Manager | $62K | $84K | $107K | $134K | +4.5% |
| Influencer Marketing Manager | $59K | $81K | $105K | $134K | +6% |
| Paid Media Manager | $59K | $81K | $110K | $141K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $55K | $75K | $100K | $132K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $50K | $67K | $91K | $119K | +6% |
| Social Media Manager | $43K | $57K | $78K | $105K | +6.5% |
| Marketing Coordinator | $43K | $53K | $65K | $78K | +3% |
Media salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $134K | $177K | $231K | $303K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $89K | $120K | $158K | $206K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $38K | $59K | $95K | $158K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $41K | $56K | $80K | $110K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $38K | $56K | $80K | $113K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $34K | $53K | $89K | $168K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $34K | $50K | $74K | $116K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $32K | $43K | $62K | $89K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $86K | $115K | $151K | $195K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $86K | $115K | $154K | $205K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $51K | $66K | $86K | $112K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $47K | $60K | $80K | $105K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $41K | $57K | $76K | $99K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $41K | $55K | $72K | $96K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $37K | $49K | $63K | $83K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $59K | $81K | $113K | $158K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $50K | $67K | $91K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $46K | $59K | $76K | $97K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $36K | $48K | $61K | $78K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $36K | $48K | $62K | $80K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $53K | $91K | $155K | $263K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $59K | $84K | $115K | $155K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $50K | $69K | $94K | $126K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $36K | $59K | $100K | $172K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Manager | $56K | $77K | $104K | $138K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $47K | $65K | $89K | $118K | +2.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $38K | $53K | $71K | $95K | +2% |
Sales salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $210K | $287K | $382K | $573K | +4% |
| SVP of Sales | $205K | $275K | $361K | $468K | +4% |
| VP of Sales | $158K | $212K | $282K | $373K | +4.2% |
| VP of Business Development | $153K | $201K | $258K | $325K | +3.5% |
| Strategic Partnerships Director | $124K | $167K | $210K | $268K | +4% |
| Business Development Director | $119K | $158K | $201K | $253K | +4% |
| Director of Sales | $113K | $151K | $201K | $266K | +4.5% |
| Enterprise Account Executive | $96K | $134K | $182K | $248K | +5% |
| Regional Sales Manager | $91K | $119K | $153K | $191K | +3% |
| Solutions Consultant (Pre-Sales) | $91K | $119K | $148K | $182K | +5% |
| Sales Engineer | $86K | $115K | $143K | $177K | +5% |
| Sales Operations Manager | $84K | $110K | $139K | $167K | +5% |
| Partnerships Manager | $78K | $105K | $134K | $167K | +5% |
| Sales Manager | $69K | $100K | $145K | $205K | +3.5% |
| Business Development Manager | $69K | $97K | $134K | $183K | +4.5% |
| Customer Success Manager | $69K | $94K | $119K | $148K | +7% |
| Account Executive | $53K | $75K | $107K | $155K | +3.8% |
| Account Manager | $55K | $72K | $91K | $115K | +3% |
| Business Development Representative (BDR) | $48K | $59K | $75K | $94K | +4% |
| Sales Representative | $40K | $59K | $88K | $132K | +3.5% |
| Sales Development Representative (SDR) | $46K | $57K | $72K | $91K | +4% |
| Inside Sales Representative | $43K | $55K | $69K | $86K | +2.5% |
Science salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $100K | $135K | $173K | $217K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $74K | $107K | $145K | $191K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $69K | $93K | $126K | $167K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $65K | $86K | $112K | $145K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $59K | $84K | $116K | $154K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $59K | $84K | $112K | $148K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $62K | $84K | $110K | $141K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $55K | $76K | $103K | $135K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $52K | $74K | $100K | $133K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $52K | $72K | $95K | $126K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $46K | $59K | $76K | $97K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $139K | $186K | $253K | $349K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $43K | $75K | $139K | $287K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $50K | $67K | $91K | $122K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $40K | $53K | $69K | $88K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $36K | $53K | $75K | $110K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $33K | $48K | $69K | $103K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $31K | $43K | $62K | $91K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $205K | $272K | $354K | $454K | +4% |
| Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) | $186K | $253K | $334K | $459K | +3% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $158K | $205K | $266K | $339K | +4.2% |
| Director of Procurement | $119K | $158K | $196K | $244K | +3.5% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $113K | $148K | $191K | $244K | +4.5% |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | $94K | $122K | $151K | $186K | +4% |
| Category Manager (Procurement) | $88K | $115K | $141K | $177K | +4% |
| Sourcing Manager | $86K | $113K | $139K | $172K | +4% |
| Purchasing Manager | $75K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +2.5% |
| Contract Manager (Procurement) | $76K | $100K | $124K | $155K | +3% |
| Procurement Manager | $75K | $100K | $132K | $167K | +4.2% |
| Transportation & Fleet Manager | $73K | $96K | $119K | $151K | +3% |
| Logistics Manager | $69K | $94K | $124K | $161K | +4.5% |
| Vendor Manager | $72K | $94K | $117K | $145K | +4% |
| Distribution Center Manager | $69K | $91K | $113K | $141K | +3% |
| Demand Planner | $59K | $78K | $103K | $132K | +5.2% |
| Supply Planner | $59K | $76K | $96K | $119K | +3.5% |
| Inventory Manager | $57K | $75K | $92K | $115K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $55K | $75K | $97K | $126K | +5.8% |
| Procurement Specialist | $54K | $69K | $86K | $107K | +3% |
| Warehouse Manager | $53K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Analyst | $53K | $67K | $84K | $105K | +4% |
| Purchasing Agent / Buyer | $48K | $62K | $76K | $96K | +2% |
| Freight Broker | $40K | $59K | $84K | $119K | +5.5% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $40K | $54K | $69K | $88K | +3.5% |
Technology salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $268K | $349K | $448K | $569K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $244K | $320K | $416K | $536K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $234K | $308K | $400K | $515K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $228K | $298K | $390K | $505K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $220K | $285K | $363K | $464K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $201K | $260K | $335K | $429K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $191K | $247K | $314K | $400K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $187K | $244K | $318K | $409K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $161K | $206K | $260K | $330K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $155K | $199K | $253K | $323K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $142K | $184K | $237K | $304K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $124K | $167K | $215K | $277K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $124K | $163K | $206K | $253K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $120K | $161K | $206K | $263K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $120K | $161K | $206K | $260K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $115K | $155K | $199K | $253K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $115K | $151K | $191K | $239K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $110K | $145K | $187K | $234K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $110K | $145K | $184K | $228K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $105K | $143K | $187K | $239K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $105K | $142K | $182K | $230K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $100K | $134K | $170K | $206K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $96K | $132K | $167K | $210K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $96K | $129K | $165K | $206K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $94K | $126K | $161K | $201K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $91K | $124K | $158K | $201K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $86K | $120K | $153K | $191K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $86K | $120K | $155K | $196K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $84K | $115K | $148K | $187K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $86K | $115K | $148K | $187K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $84K | $113K | $145K | $187K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $81K | $110K | $142K | $177K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $81K | $110K | $143K | $182K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $84K | $110K | $139K | $172K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $81K | $107K | $136K | $170K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $78K | $107K | $139K | $177K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $75K | $100K | $129K | $163K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $72K | $96K | $124K | $158K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $69K | $95K | $124K | $158K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $69K | $94K | $126K | $165K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $67K | $91K | $120K | $151K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $59K | $82K | $107K | $136K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $57K | $78K | $103K | $134K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $55K | $76K | $98K | $124K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $40K | $55K | $73K | $94K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $100K | $152K | $224K | $314K | +5.2% |
| Transportation Planner | $59K | $78K | $103K | $133K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $55K | $74K | $97K | $126K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $40K | $50K | $65K | $84K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $136K | $185K | $248K | $331K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $86K | $117K | $161K | $214K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $73K | $99K | $134K | $177K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $47K | $63K | $83K | $105K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $44K | $60K | $83K | $112K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $31K | $41K | $53K | $66K | +6.5% |
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North Dakota has an average COL index of 89. Factor in the 2.5% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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North Dakota has 2 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 200K. Average COL index: 89 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~11% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for North Dakota regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.