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Average salary by job family in Bismarck
| Management | $118,250 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $106,590 |
| Legal | $104,140 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,050 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,250 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,620 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,610 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $66,300 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,590 |
| Construction and Extraction | $63,440 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $60,110 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,020 |
| Production | $58,740 |
| Protective Service | $55,920 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,800 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,500 |
| Sales and Related | $50,700 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,760 |
| Healthcare Support | $44,560 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $42,110 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,890 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,210 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bismarck
- Radiologists$548,270
- Physicians, All Other$401,550
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$333,420
- Family Medicine Physicians$283,970
- Chief Executives$252,520
- Commercial Pilots$187,480
- Human Resources Managers$166,180
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$164,750
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$152,570
- Financial Managers$150,950
Most common jobs in Bismarck and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 2,400 | $81,640 | $81,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,280 | $39,330 | $36,730 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,180 | $31,120 | $29,940 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,740 | $110,090 | $93,540 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,680 | $42,010 | $38,850 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,470 | $52,240 | $50,400 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,430 | $43,950 | $46,720 |
| Cashiers | 1,390 | $33,380 | $33,260 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,200 | $39,880 | $37,620 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,170 | $47,960 | $47,580 |
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Cost of living in Bismarck
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,630 therefore buys what $71,003 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $356,992, 4.3 times the median household income of $83,982.
$356,992typical home value
$83,982median household income
91.0BEA price parity
134,286metro population
Take-home pay in Bismarck
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,310 | $32,962 | $2,747 |
| Median wage | $52,560 | $44,412 | $3,701 |
| Average wage | $64,630 | $54,107 | $4,509 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,140 | $62,191 | $5,183 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Bismarck
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$253K
- Human Resources Managers$166K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$151K
- Natural Sciences Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$130K
- Public Relations Managers$130K
- Managers, All Other$129K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$126K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Sales Managers$115K
- General and Operations Managers$110K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110K
- Construction Managers$107K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$98K
- Facilities Managers$97K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Education Administrators, All Other$92K
- Food Service Managers$77K
- Lodging Managers$67K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical30 jobs
- Radiologists$548K
- Physicians, All Other$402K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$333K
- Family Medicine Physicians$284K
- Pharmacists$147K
- Optometrists$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Veterinarians$123K
- Physician Assistants$120K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$87K
- Occupational Therapists$87K
- Respiratory Therapists$83K
- Registered Nurses$82K
- Chiropractors$81K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$47K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Software Developers$109K
- Information Security Analysts$109K
- Computer Systems Analysts$98K
- Computer Programmers$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$88K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$85K
- Data Scientists$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Labor Relations Specialists$95K
- Loan Officers$90K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$89K
- Personal Financial Advisors$88K
- Management Analysts$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88K
- Fundraisers$83K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$82K
- Financial Examiners$82K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Credit Analysts$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Insurance Underwriters$72K
- Cost Estimators$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$103K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86K
- Urban and Regional Planners$84K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$82K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$82K
- Conservation Scientists$81K
- Forensic Science Technicians$76K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$66K
- Biological Technicians$53K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$99K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$85K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$83K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$82K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$73K
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$72K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$70K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$60K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$56K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$74K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$70K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$69K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Electricians$67K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$66K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$61K
- Roofers$61K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Carpenters$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55K
- Construction Laborers$54K
Educational Instruction and Library18 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$62K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42K
- Library Technicians$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$40K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Production15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$85K
- Machinists$73K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56K
- Production Workers, All Other$51K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
- Bakers$38K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$79K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- Firefighters$50K
- Security Guards$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$187K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$67K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$57K
- Bus Drivers, School$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33K
Office and Administrative Support26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$76K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$57K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Office Clerks, General$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Data Entry Keyers$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Tellers$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$40K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$107K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Insurance Sales Agents$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$71K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Parts Salespersons$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Residential Advisors$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Animal Caretakers$40K
- Gambling Dealers$34K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Bartenders$34K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
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Salary in Bismarck: questions
What is a good salary in Bismarck?
Half of all workers in the Bismarck metro earn less than $52,560 and the average is $64,630. Earning more than $76,140 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bismarck to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,507, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bismarck?
Radiologists ($548,270), Physicians, All Other ($401,550), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($333,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Bismarck, ND (13900), all occupations and 294 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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