NDAvg COL: 892 cities tracked
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 | $249K | $356K | $490K | $623K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $267K | $347K | $427K | $516K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $258K | $338K | $418K | $498K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $249K | $338K | $445K | $579K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $249K | $325K | $417K | $530K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $227K | $298K | $387K | $498K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $221K | $292K | $381K | $491K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $218K | $287K | $372K | $479K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $212K | $278K | $363K | $470K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $205K | $265K | $338K | $432K | +6% |
Cities in North Dakota
Accounting salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $187K | $245K | $316K | $401K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $147K | $191K | $245K | $312K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $116K | $150K | $191K | $240K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $67K | $91K | $123K | $156K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $58K | $78K | $105K | $138K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $52K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $49K | $67K | $89K | $120K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $40K | $53K | $69K | $87K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $87K | $117K | $156K | $203K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $55K | $76K | $102K | $138K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $58K | $76K | $100K | $132K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $52K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $49K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $49K | $64K | $87K | $120K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $46K | $62K | $85K | $114K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $105K | $138K | $178K | $231K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $69K | $93K | $123K | $158K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $64K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $64K | $85K | $111K | $142K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $58K | $78K | $105K | $138K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $52K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $49K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $153K | $200K | $258K | $334K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $120K | $156K | $200K | $258K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $76K | $107K | $156K | $223K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $64K | $87K | $120K | $160K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $58K | $85K | $129K | $187K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $52K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $46K | $67K | $96K | $138K | +2% |
Business salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $221K | $292K | $381K | $491K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $191K | $256K | $336K | $436K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $187K | $247K | $322K | $417K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $176K | $233K | $304K | $396K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $138K | $209K | $338K | $552K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $147K | $198K | $263K | $347K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $129K | $187K | $274K | $409K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $129K | $187K | $285K | $427K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $132K | $174K | $224K | $289K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $105K | $141K | $187K | $247K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $96K | $126K | $165K | $212K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $93K | $123K | $158K | $203K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $71K | $102K | $144K | $200K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $69K | $98K | $135K | $178K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $67K | $96K | $135K | $187K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $69K | $96K | $125K | $158K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $69K | $96K | $126K | $162K | +4.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $67K | $93K | $125K | $160K | +2.9% |
| Sales Manager | $64K | $93K | $135K | $191K | +3.5% |
| Brand Manager | $64K | $87K | $117K | $153K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $61K | $87K | $120K | $160K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $64K | $87K | $117K | $151K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $61K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $61K | $85K | $116K | $153K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $55K | $76K | $100K | $129K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $49K | $69K | $100K | $144K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $49K | $67K | $89K | $116K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $46K | $61K | $78K | $100K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $43K | $58K | $78K | $107K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $43K | $58K | $78K | $105K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $37K | $50K | $67K | $89K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $37K | $50K | $64K | $82K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $129K | $174K | $230K | $303K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $85K | $114K | $150K | $198K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $49K | $67K | $89K | $120K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $46K | $64K | $87K | $117K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $46K | $64K | $87K | $117K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $40K | $55K | $73K | $96K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $34K | $46K | $61K | $78K | +18% |
| Budtender | $25K | $32K | $41K | $52K | +14% |
Construction salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $144K | $189K | $245K | $316K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $105K | $138K | $178K | $230K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $69K | $93K | $123K | $160K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $69K | $93K | $123K | $158K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $55K | $75K | $98K | $126K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $55K | $73K | $93K | $120K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $52K | $69K | $91K | $116K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $49K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $46K | $61K | $78K | $102K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $46K | $61K | $78K | $102K | +5% |
| Plumber | $46K | $61K | $80K | $105K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $43K | $55K | $71K | $91K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $43K | $55K | $71K | $91K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $43K | $55K | $73K | $96K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $37K | $50K | $66K | $85K | +4% |
| Welder | $34K | $45K | $57K | $73K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $73K | $100K | $129K | $165K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $64K | $89K | $120K | $158K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $46K | $64K | $87K | $120K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $43K | $61K | $87K | $129K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $43K | $61K | $85K | $120K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $40K | $55K | $76K | $102K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $34K | $55K | $93K | $165K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $40K | $53K | $73K | $98K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $37K | $52K | $69K | $91K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $37K | $52K | $71K | $96K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $34K | $46K | $64K | $91K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $28K | $41K | $61K | $89K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $174K | $223K | $285K | $365K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $160K | $214K | $276K | $356K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $138K | $174K | $218K | $271K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $125K | $156K | $191K | $236K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $111K | $144K | $178K | $221K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $102K | $132K | $165K | $205K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $78K | $102K | $132K | $165K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $67K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $52K | $69K | $91K | $116K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $249K | $356K | $490K | $623K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $178K | $249K | $338K | $445K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $160K | $227K | $312K | $409K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $55K | $71K | $87K | $105K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $40K | $53K | $69K | $87K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $31K | $39K | $49K | $61K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $73K | $91K | $111K | $135K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $64K | $85K | $109K | $138K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $58K | $80K | $116K | $169K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $52K | $68K | $87K | $111K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $49K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $43K | $58K | $75K | $96K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $40K | $55K | $73K | $93K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $43K | $55K | $71K | $89K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $43K | $55K | $71K | $89K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $36K | $46K | $61K | $77K | +3% |
Energy salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $98K | $132K | $171K | $221K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $69K | $93K | $123K | $156K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $55K | $76K | $100K | $129K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $43K | $53K | $68K | $87K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $37K | $46K | $61K | $78K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $98K | $129K | $167K | $214K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $85K | $111K | $141K | $176K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $80K | $109K | $141K | $176K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $71K | $96K | $125K | $158K | +2.5% |
| Controls Engineer | $69K | $93K | $119K | $150K | +4% |
| Electrical Engineer | $69K | $93K | $121K | $151K | +3.1% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $64K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $64K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $64K | $87K | $114K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $64K | $85K | $110K | $141K | +3.5% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $62K | $85K | $109K | $138K | +3.2% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $64K | $85K | $110K | $138K | +2.8% |
| Environmental Engineer | $61K | $82K | $107K | $135K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $62K | $82K | $107K | $135K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $61K | $80K | $105K | $134K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $61K | $80K | $105K | $134K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $58K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +3% |
Finance salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $156K | $223K | $320K | $463K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $107K | $160K | $249K | $401K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $111K | $153K | $205K | $285K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $102K | $147K | $214K | $338K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $102K | $144K | $200K | $285K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $98K | $141K | $200K | $312K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $93K | $125K | $162K | $209K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $85K | $120K | $165K | $231K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $85K | $114K | $147K | $187K | +3% |
| Actuary | $85K | $111K | $144K | $182K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $64K | $87K | $116K | $153K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $52K | $85K | $132K | $205K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $61K | $85K | $116K | $160K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $61K | $82K | $109K | $141K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $55K | $73K | $93K | $116K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $49K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $52K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $43K | $64K | $96K | $144K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $46K | $62K | $82K | $107K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $34K | $43K | $53K | $68K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $156K | $209K | $276K | $365K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $114K | $150K | $194K | $254K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $73K | $100K | $134K | $176K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $69K | $93K | $125K | $162K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $64K | $87K | $117K | $156K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $52K | $73K | $100K | $135K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $40K | $58K | $82K | $120K | +18% |
Government salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $61K | $82K | $107K | $138K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $55K | $73K | $93K | $120K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $49K | $73K | $102K | $138K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $53K | $71K | $91K | $116K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $52K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $43K | $58K | $78K | $102K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $37K | $52K | $69K | $91K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $36K | $49K | $64K | $82K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $267K | $347K | $427K | $516K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $258K | $338K | $418K | $498K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $249K | $338K | $445K | $579K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $174K | $221K | $285K | $374K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $174K | $221K | $276K | $356K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $132K | $160K | $200K | $258K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $100K | $123K | $150K | $187K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $105K | $117K | $132K | $147K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $96K | $116K | $138K | $165K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $89K | $108K | $129K | $156K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $64K | $93K | $125K | $165K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $69K | $87K | $109K | $134K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $64K | $85K | $111K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $67K | $85K | $102K | $125K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $64K | $80K | $98K | $120K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $64K | $80K | $98K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $61K | $76K | $93K | $114K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $58K | $73K | $93K | $116K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $52K | $64K | $80K | $100K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $46K | $61K | $77K | $96K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $40K | $52K | $64K | $80K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $37K | $50K | $64K | $80K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $37K | $49K | $62K | $78K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $34K | $45K | $58K | $73K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $46K | $64K | $87K | $120K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $46K | $61K | $82K | $114K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $37K | $52K | $73K | $102K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $37K | $50K | $66K | $87K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $31K | $41K | $55K | $76K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $141K | $182K | $236K | $303K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $105K | $138K | $178K | $227K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $73K | $98K | $129K | $167K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $52K | $69K | $93K | $123K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $40K | $55K | $73K | $93K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $34K | $52K | $78K | $116K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $120K | $165K | $221K | $303K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $102K | $156K | $249K | $401K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $89K | $129K | $176K | $236K | +5% |
| Judge | $85K | $120K | $162K | $214K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $85K | $116K | $151K | $196K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $69K | $114K | $185K | $312K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $37K | $50K | $66K | $85K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $191K | $249K | $325K | $414K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $156K | $203K | $263K | $338K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $132K | $171K | $221K | $280K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $105K | $138K | $178K | $230K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $78K | $105K | $138K | $176K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $64K | $87K | $117K | $151K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $55K | $76K | $102K | $132K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $52K | $69K | $93K | $123K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $46K | $62K | $85K | $111K | +6% |
Media salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $132K | $174K | $227K | $298K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $87K | $117K | $156K | $203K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $37K | $58K | $93K | $156K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $40K | $55K | $78K | $109K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $37K | $55K | $78K | $111K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $34K | $52K | $87K | $165K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $34K | $49K | $73K | $114K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $31K | $43K | $61K | $87K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $78K | $105K | $138K | $178K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $78K | $105K | $141K | $187K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $46K | $61K | $78K | $102K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $43K | $55K | $73K | $96K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $37K | $52K | $69K | $91K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $37K | $50K | $66K | $87K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $34K | $45K | $58K | $76K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $55K | $76K | $105K | $147K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $46K | $62K | $85K | $116K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $43K | $55K | $71K | $91K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $34K | $45K | $57K | $73K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $34K | $45K | $58K | $75K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $49K | $85K | $144K | $245K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $55K | $78K | $107K | $144K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $46K | $64K | $87K | $117K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $43K | $58K | $78K | $105K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $34K | $55K | $93K | $160K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $64K | $91K | $125K | $171K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $55K | $76K | $102K | $135K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $46K | $64K | $87K | $116K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $37K | $55K | $82K | $123K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $37K | $52K | $69K | $93K | +2% |
Science salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $93K | $126K | $162K | $203K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $69K | $100K | $135K | $178K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $64K | $87K | $117K | $156K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $61K | $80K | $105K | $135K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $55K | $78K | $109K | $144K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $55K | $78K | $105K | $138K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $58K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $52K | $71K | $96K | $126K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $49K | $69K | $93K | $125K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $49K | $68K | $89K | $117K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $43K | $55K | $71K | $91K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $129K | $174K | $236K | $325K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $40K | $69K | $129K | $267K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $46K | $62K | $85K | $114K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $43K | $58K | $78K | $105K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $37K | $49K | $64K | $82K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $34K | $49K | $69K | $102K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $31K | $45K | $64K | $96K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $28K | $40K | $58K | $85K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $191K | $254K | $329K | $423K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $147K | $191K | $247K | $316K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $105K | $138K | $178K | $227K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $69K | $93K | $123K | $156K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $55K | $73K | $96K | $123K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $52K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $49K | $64K | $85K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $37K | $55K | $78K | $111K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $249K | $325K | $417K | $530K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $227K | $298K | $387K | $498K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $218K | $287K | $372K | $479K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $212K | $278K | $363K | $470K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $205K | $265K | $338K | $432K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $187K | $242K | $312K | $399K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $178K | $230K | $292K | $372K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $174K | $227K | $295K | $381K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $150K | $191K | $242K | $307K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $144K | $185K | $236K | $301K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $132K | $171K | $221K | $283K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $116K | $156K | $200K | $258K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $116K | $151K | $191K | $236K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $111K | $150K | $191K | $245K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $111K | $150K | $191K | $242K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $107K | $144K | $185K | $236K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $107K | $141K | $178K | $223K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $102K | $135K | $174K | $218K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $102K | $135K | $171K | $212K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $98K | $134K | $174K | $223K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $98K | $132K | $169K | $214K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $93K | $125K | $158K | $191K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $89K | $123K | $156K | $196K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $89K | $120K | $153K | $191K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $87K | $117K | $150K | $187K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $85K | $116K | $147K | $187K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $80K | $111K | $142K | $178K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $80K | $111K | $144K | $182K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $78K | $107K | $138K | $174K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $80K | $107K | $138K | $174K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $78K | $105K | $135K | $174K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $76K | $102K | $132K | $165K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $76K | $102K | $134K | $169K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $78K | $102K | $129K | $160K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $76K | $100K | $126K | $158K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $73K | $100K | $129K | $165K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $69K | $93K | $120K | $151K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $67K | $89K | $116K | $147K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $64K | $88K | $116K | $147K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $64K | $87K | $117K | $153K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $62K | $85K | $111K | $141K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $55K | $77K | $100K | $126K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $53K | $73K | $96K | $125K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $52K | $70K | $91K | $116K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $37K | $52K | $68K | $87K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $93K | $142K | $209K | $294K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $64K | $87K | $116K | $150K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $55K | $73K | $96K | $125K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $52K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $37K | $46K | $61K | $78K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in North Dakota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $125K | $169K | $227K | $303K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $78K | $107K | $147K | $196K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $67K | $91K | $123K | $162K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $43K | $58K | $76K | $96K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $40K | $55K | $76K | $102K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $28K | $37K | $48K | $61K | +6.5% |
How far does your North Dakota salary go?
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.