Driver/Sales Workers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,650 or more. The middle half of driver/sales workers in Fargo earn between $29,090 and $57,480.
- $23K10th
- $29K25th
- $38KMedian
- $57K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,310 | $3,526 | $20.34 |
| Median | $38,350 | $3,196 | $18.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,090 | $2,424 | $13.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,480 | $4,790 | $27.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Driver/sales workers in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($42,180) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($40,730). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $38,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $42,310 | $38,350 | $22,710 | $63,650 | 630 |
| North Dakota | $42,180 | $38,610 | $19,550 | $62,320 | 1,740 |
| United States | $40,730 | $38,770 | $22,590 | $59,980 | 409,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Driver/Sales Workers salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $42,310, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $36,176 a year, or $3,015 a month and $1,391 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $36,176 | $3,015 |
| Working in MN | $34,731 | $2,894 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for driver/sales workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $42,310 buys what about $46,561 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Driver/Sales Workers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$42,310
- Minot$41,350
- Bismarck$39,310
- Grand Forks$36,280
Highest-paying cities for driver/sales workers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,520).
- San Jose, CA$55,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$52,100
- Sacramento, CA$51,550
- Burlington, VT$51,060
- Fresno, CA$50,610
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Driver/Sales Workers salary in Fargo: questions
How much do driver/sales workers make an hour in Fargo?
$20.34 an hour on average, and $18.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level driver/sales workers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the driver/sales workers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $36,176 a year ($3,015 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,310.
Do driver/sales workers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,730).
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. SOC code 53-3031; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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