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Average salary by job family in Fargo
| Management | $122,040 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $110,020 |
| Legal | $100,820 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,550 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,740 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,240 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,390 |
| Construction and Extraction | $64,200 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,950 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $63,100 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,770 |
| Protective Service | $60,520 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,030 |
| Sales and Related | $52,590 |
| Production | $51,880 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $50,650 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,590 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,480 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,950 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,830 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,100 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,190 |
Highest-paying jobs in Fargo
- Surgeons, All Other$549,670
- Physicians, All Other$374,030
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$331,990
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$314,680
- Family Medicine Physicians$262,850
- Chief Executives$255,380
- Pediatricians, General$248,830
- Nurse Anesthetists$246,050
- Dentists, General$207,240
- Financial Managers$156,840
Most common jobs in Fargo and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,790 | $84,740 | $82,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,160 | $38,230 | $35,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,090 | $31,720 | $30,950 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,810 | $45,360 | $45,690 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,590 | $115,860 | $96,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,570 | $59,770 | $58,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,130 | $40,280 | $37,910 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,790 | $45,570 | $40,900 |
| Cashiers | 2,770 | $32,960 | $33,420 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,590 | $51,060 | $49,060 |
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Cost of living in Fargo
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,380 therefore buys what $70,848 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $327,854, 4.3 times the median household income of $75,523.
$327,854typical home value
$75,523median household income
90.9BEA price parity
254,914metro population
Take-home pay in Fargo
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,500 | $33,115 | $2,760 |
| Median wage | $51,050 | $43,199 | $3,600 |
| Average wage | $64,380 | $53,909 | $4,492 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,390 | $61,678 | $5,140 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Fargo
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$255K
- Financial Managers$157K
- Human Resources Managers$152K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$150K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$150K
- Marketing Managers$141K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$136K
- Sales Managers$134K
- Managers, All Other$134K
- Public Relations Managers$132K
- Natural Sciences Managers$128K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$125K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$116K
- General and Operations Managers$116K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Facilities Managers$107K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Education Administrators, All Other$92K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
- Lodging Managers$66K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical39 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$550K
- Physicians, All Other$374K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$332K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$315K
- Family Medicine Physicians$263K
- Pediatricians, General$249K
- Nurse Anesthetists$246K
- Dentists, General$207K
- Optometrists$138K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Veterinarians$110K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$98K
- Physical Therapists$91K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$87K
- Occupational Therapists$86K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Respiratory Therapists$82K
- Chiropractors$82K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$79K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$77K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$71K
- Athletic Trainers$64K
- Surgical Technologists$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Paramedics$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$116K
- Software Developers$109K
- Information Security Analysts$103K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Data Scientists$97K
- Computer Programmers$94K
- Database Administrators$92K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$91K
- Operations Research Analysts$90K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$85K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$82K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$79K
- Web Developers$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$65K
Architecture and Engineering12 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$106K
- Engineers, All Other$106K
- Surveyors$100K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99K
- Civil Engineers$97K
- Mechanical Engineers$93K
- Industrial Engineers$90K
- Mechanical Drafters$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$76K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
Business and Financial Operations25 jobs
- Financial Examiners$102K
- Project Management Specialists$100K
- Loan Officers$96K
- Personal Financial Advisors$92K
- Management Analysts$89K
- Financial Risk Specialists$87K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$85K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$85K
- Credit Analysts$84K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83K
- Fundraisers$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Insurance Underwriters$81K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Logisticians$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$68K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Tax Preparers$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science13 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- Urban and Regional Planners$90K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$80K
- Chemists$79K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$73K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$71K
- School Psychologists$68K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$55K
- Agricultural Technicians$54K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$84K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$80K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$78K
- Electricians$71K
- Sheet Metal Workers$71K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$70K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$65K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64K
- Glaziers$62K
- Roofers$61K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$60K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$59K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$59K
- Carpenters$59K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Construction Laborers$56K
- Pipelayers$55K
- Tile and Stone Setters$53K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$51K
- Fence Erectors$50K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- Riggers$146K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$83K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Millwrights$64K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$57K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$57K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$52K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$52K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
Educational Instruction and Library29 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$126K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$81K
- Instructional Coordinators$75K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$56K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$50K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42K
- Tutors$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$38K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$79K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$73K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$71K
- Clergy$70K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$61K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$84K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$59K
- Transportation Security Screeners$57K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- Firefighters$53K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$47K
- Security Guards$42K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media18 jobs
- Technical Writers$80K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$73K
- Public Relations Specialists$71K
- Editors$65K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$64K
- Interior Designers$62K
- Producers and Directors$60K
- Writers and Authors$59K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$58K
- Graphic Designers$56K
- Interpreters and Translators$56K
- Coaches and Scouts$53K
- Broadcast Technicians$51K
- Audio and Video Technicians$49K
- Photographers$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$43K
- Floral Designers$39K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$113K
- Insurance Sales Agents$93K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$80K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Parts Salespersons$50K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$33K
- Cashiers$33K
Production31 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$69K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$69K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Machinists$61K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Helpers--Production Workers$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Food Batchmakers$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$44K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Bakers$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$145K
- Crane and Tower Operators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$52K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Parking Attendants$34K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$68K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- New Accounts Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- File Clerks$45K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$43K
- Tellers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$74K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65K
- Dental Assistants$55K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Barbers$47K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Funeral Attendants$39K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Animal Caretakers$38K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36K
- Gambling Dealers$35K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$36K
- Bartenders$33K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
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Salary in Fargo: questions
What is a good salary in Fargo?
Half of all workers in the Fargo metro earn less than $51,050 and the average is $64,380. Earning more than $75,390 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Fargo to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,401, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Fargo?
Surgeons, All Other ($549,670), Physicians, All Other ($374,030), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($331,990).
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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020), all occupations and 406 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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