Salaries in West North Dakota

BLS OEWS May 2025 • West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area • 298 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in West North Dakota

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Commercial Pilots $237,050 90
Dentists, General $174,090 30
Architectural and Engineering Managers $153,630 40
Sales Managers $144,400 50
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $138,540 140
Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,330 50

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Commercial Pilots $237,050 90
      Dentists, General $174,090 30
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $153,630 40
      Sales Managers $144,400 50
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $138,540 140
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,330 50
      Pharmacists $136,140 100
      Chief Executives $135,730 100
      Petroleum Engineers $130,090 130
      Industrial Production Managers $127,020 80
      Financial Managers $125,960 320
      Physician Assistants $124,240 60
      Managers, All Other $124,190 400
      Nurse Practitioners $122,620 150
      Lawyers $121,570 140
      Chemists $118,870 40
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $115,640 330
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $111,600 120
      Power Plant Operators $109,340 —
      Construction Managers $106,720 270
      Computer Systems Analysts $106,390 30
      Electrical Engineers $104,830 40
      Project Management Specialists $104,390 280
      General and Operations Managers $102,790 2,990
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $102,420 210
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $101,560 230
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $101,490 160
      Administrative Services Managers $101,380 30
      Civil Engineers $100,700 200
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,180 180
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,050 90
      Personal Financial Advisors $99,790 50
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $99,630 210
      Management Analysts $99,240 —
      Veterinarians $98,820 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $98,730 550
      Medical and Health Services Managers $98,360 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,150 160
      Gas Plant Operators $97,030 740
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $96,320 40
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $96,040 60
      Occupational Therapists $95,020 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,400 2,160
      Software Developers $92,380 50
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $90,860 110
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,430 250
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $88,540 110
      Compliance Officers $87,930 190
      Physical Therapists $87,410 110
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $87,150 30
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,870 40
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $86,710 290
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $86,000 90
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $85,690 30
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,610 140
      Mechanical Engineers $85,330 —
      Dental Hygienists $85,040 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $84,860 590
      Chiropractors $84,450 40
      Wellhead Pumpers $84,260 790
      Social and Community Service Managers $83,290 50
      Loan Officers $82,990 250
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $82,750 30
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,600 30
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $81,600 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,460 230
      Electricians $79,840 1,070
      Conservation Scientists $79,790 80
      Facilities Managers $79,770 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $79,760 50
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $79,300 200
      Registered Nurses $79,210 940
      Real Estate Sales Agents $77,940 60
      Urban and Regional Planners $77,550 50
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,290 610
      Wind Turbine Service Technicians $77,220 —
      Instructional Coordinators $76,830 90
      Surveyors $76,510 90
      Biological Scientists, All Other $76,240 50
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $75,980 850
      Insurance Sales Agents $75,880 250
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,590 140
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $75,100 110
      Construction and Building Inspectors $74,940 60
      Food Service Managers $74,720 110
      Industrial Engineers $74,170 40
      Crane and Tower Operators $73,920 120
      Human Resources Specialists $73,840 280
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $73,830 720
      Accountants and Auditors $73,790 820
      Logisticians $73,440 40
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $72,820 50
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $71,600 30
      Soil and Plant Scientists $71,180 40
      Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $69,840 690
      Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $69,560 220
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $69,160 40
      Computer Occupations, All Other $69,090 90
      Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers $68,660 40
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,330 120
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $68,120 110
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,020 130
      Computer Network Support Specialists $67,910 80
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,030 2,070
      Cost Estimators $66,750 80
      Riggers $66,390 —
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $65,760 40
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,710 1,330
      Engineers, All Other $65,660 40
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,620 100
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $65,270 430
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,910 240
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,910 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,480 260
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,360 80
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $64,240 90
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,810 70
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $63,400 70
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,250 110
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $63,180 2,640
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $62,610 60
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,530 50
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,510 60
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,510 230
      Training and Development Specialists $62,350 90
      Paramedics $62,310 40
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,100 30
      Highway Maintenance Workers $61,970 450
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $61,970 60
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,870 100
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,690 90
      Computer User Support Specialists $61,600 120
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,460 220
      Public Relations Specialists $61,350 60
      Speech-Language Pathologists $61,290 110
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,790 3,890
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,600 80
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,510 750
      Lodging Managers $60,390 60
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $60,330 2,290
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,020 40
      Insulation Workers, Mechanical $59,840 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,780 —
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,230 80
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,000 650
      Healthcare Social Workers $58,970 40
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,800 30
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $58,770 130
      Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $58,750 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $58,680 60
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,580 130
      Dental Assistants $58,550 110
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $58,410 50
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $58,400 240
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $58,250 130
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,960 290
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,820 1,100
      Postal Service Clerks $57,490 110
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,260 110
      Physical Therapist Assistants $57,200 30
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $57,020 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,890 50
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,860 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $56,830 30
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,680 140
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $56,630 210
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,620 —
      Parts Salespersons $56,300 380
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,180 360
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $55,920 130
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $55,800 150
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,310 30
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $54,990 30
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,720 100
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $54,350 —
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $53,760 330
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $53,410 50
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $53,390 50
      Chemical Technicians $53,270 40
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $52,980 130
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $52,760 80
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,710 40
      Billing and Posting Clerks $52,210 90
      Bus Drivers, School $52,000 450
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $51,370 50
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,270 60
      Carpenters $51,160 400
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $51,140 110
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,080 240
      Office Clerks, General $51,030 2,030
      Firefighters $50,750 180
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,690 690
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,370 430
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,290 640
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,220 40
      Social and Human Service Assistants $50,020 190
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,900 30
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $49,810 220
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,790 300
      Medical Records Specialists $49,460 50
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $49,320 50
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $49,160 60
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,010 130
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,980 900
      Light Truck Drivers $48,850 290
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $48,800 80
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $48,790 80
      Construction Laborers $48,760 1,210
      Pharmacy Technicians $48,560 110
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,560 140
      Editors $48,470 40
      Health Education Specialists $48,250 —
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,040 40
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $47,530 40
      Customer Service Representatives $47,450 700
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,080 50
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,020 50
      Machinists $46,920 80
      Graphic Designers $46,910 30
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,880 1,210
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,670 480
      Bill and Account Collectors $46,660 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,320 440
      Residential Advisors $46,290 70
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,280 1,840
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,160 60
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,930 180
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,020 110
      Helpers--Production Workers $44,950 90
      Nursing Assistants $44,840 930
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $44,820 —
      Security Guards $43,920 180
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $43,680 90
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,630 80
      Opticians, Dispensing $43,160 30
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $42,940 40
      Bakers $41,980 230
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,990 50
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $40,900 60
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $40,850 130
      Recreation Workers $40,770 240
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,210 790
      Coaches and Scouts $40,090 130
      Counter and Rental Clerks $40,080 220
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $39,850 60
      Driver/Sales Workers $39,850 290
      Printing Press Operators $39,830 40
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,670 410
      Biological Technicians $39,560 30
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,310 260
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,240 410
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $39,170 80
      Medical Assistants $39,070 90
      Tellers $39,010 370
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,930 1,060
      Stockers and Order Fillers $38,740 870
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,330 120
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,090 390
      Legislators $38,010 90
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $37,970 70
      Advertising Sales Agents $37,810 50
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,600 50
      Library Technicians $37,340 120
      Tire Repairers and Changers $37,290 70
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,240 120
      Floral Designers $36,930 30
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,590 1,080
      Retail Salespersons $36,420 1,310
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,280 240
      Food Preparation Workers $36,140 110
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,760 740
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,340 50
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,020 130
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,920 60
      Production Workers, All Other $34,650 50
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,510 90
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,040 230
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $33,690 30
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,630 640
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $33,450 —
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,280 420
      Funeral Attendants $32,690 30
      Cashiers $31,120 2,080
      Childcare Workers $30,860 640
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $30,580 70
      Animal Caretakers $30,300 50
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,280 1,760
      Cooks, Fast Food $29,640 190
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $29,550 —
      Bartenders $29,070 730
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,650 820
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,310 90
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,300 220
      Dishwashers $28,100 170
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,720 240
      Bailiffs $27,560 60
      Gambling Dealers $27,280 210
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $21,850 70