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Highest paying jobs in North Dakota after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in North Dakota, other surgeon pays most: $604,890 a year, and a single filer keeps about $393,814 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Dakota tax. 5 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our North Dakota paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in North Dakota?

The 25 best-paid jobs in North Dakota after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Other Surgeon	$604,890	$393,814
2	Radiologist	$553,140	$362,687
3	Other Physician	$454,550	$303,385
4	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$414,060	$279,030
5	Emergency Medicine Physician	$392,890	$266,296
6	Internal Medicine Physician	$338,400	$233,521
7	Family Medicine Physician	$280,100	$198,453
8	Nurse Anesthetist	$244,240	$175,919
9	General Pediatrician	$234,950	$170,001
10	General Dentist	$220,660	$160,898
11	Judge and Magistrate	$171,100	$126,157
12	Chief Executive	$164,560	$121,815
13	IT Manager	$149,130	$111,569
14	Other Physical Scientist	$147,650	$110,586
15	Engineering Manager	$147,400	$110,420
16	Pharmacist	$142,040	$106,861
17	Human Resources Manager	$139,050	$104,876
18	Financial Manager	$135,890	$102,778
19	Physician Assistant	$133,450	$101,157
20	Commercial Pilot	$133,010	$100,865
21	Petroleum Engineer	$132,120	$100,274
22	Optometrist	$132,110	$100,268
23	Natural Sciences Manager	$131,370	$99,776
24	Purchasing Manager	$130,110	$98,940
25	Nurse Practitioner	$130,070	$98,913

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in North Dakota: Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Pathologist.

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Every job with a median in North Dakota: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Other Surgeon	$604,890	$393,814	150
Radiologist	$553,140	$362,687	120
Other Physician	$454,550	$303,385	740
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$414,060	$279,030	70
Emergency Medicine Physician	$392,890	$266,296	150
Internal Medicine Physician	$338,400	$233,521	200
Family Medicine Physician	$280,100	$198,453	260
Nurse Anesthetist	$244,240	$175,919	250
General Pediatrician	$234,950	$170,001	90
General Dentist	$220,660	$160,898	260
Judge and Magistrate	$171,100	$126,157	130
Chief Executive	$164,560	$121,815	380
IT Manager	$149,130	$111,569	850
Other Physical Scientist	$147,650	$110,586	70
Engineering Manager	$147,400	$110,420	270
Pharmacist	$142,040	$106,861	1,070
Human Resources Manager	$139,050	$104,876	290
Financial Manager	$135,890	$102,778	2,140
Physician Assistant	$133,450	$101,157	510
Commercial Pilot	$133,010	$100,865	370
Petroleum Engineer	$132,120	$100,274	130
Optometrist	$132,110	$100,268	140
Natural Sciences Manager	$131,370	$99,776	140
Purchasing Manager	$130,110	$98,940	50
Nurse Practitioner	$130,070	$98,913	1,290
Other Manager	$126,440	$96,503	2,040
Marketing Manager	$125,580	$95,932	180
Power Plant Operator	$122,160	$93,661	150
Fundraising Manager	$121,750	$93,388	30
Sales Manager	$119,990	$92,184	550
Audiologist	$118,750	$91,336	40
Clinical Psychologist	$116,130	$89,544	170
Industrial Production Manager	$116,050	$89,489	490
Chemical Engineer	$115,400	$89,044	80
Public Relations Manager	$114,110	$88,162	130
Training and Development Manager	$114,020	$88,100	50
Chemistry Professor	$111,020	$86,048	60
Electrical Engineer	$110,810	$85,905	260
Business Professor	$110,050	$85,385	250
Engineering Professor	$109,710	$85,152	220
Database Architect	$109,430	$84,961	60
Computer Network Architect	$108,990	$84,660	230
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$108,130	$84,072	90
Air Traffic Controller	$107,990	$83,976	100
K-12 Education Administrator	$107,940	$83,942	810
Information Security Analyst	$107,540	$83,668	310
Lawyer	$106,880	$83,217	1,050
Transportation Inspector	$106,330	$82,840	60
Power Line Installer	$105,870	$82,526	740
Software Developer	$105,600	$82,341	1,450
Computer Systems Analyst	$105,470	$82,252	280
Health Services Manager	$105,170	$82,047	1,220
Electronics Engineer	$104,860	$81,835	50
Control and Valve Installer	$103,580	$80,959	270
Technical Sales Representative	$102,720	$80,371	510
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$102,640	$80,316	50
Veterinarian	$102,180	$80,002	270
Construction Manager	$102,070	$79,927	1,450
Other Education Administrator	$101,870	$79,790	190
Physics Professor	$101,700	$79,673	40
College Administrator	$101,600	$79,605	600
Other Treating Practitioner	$101,240	$79,359	140
Labor Relations Specialist	$101,220	$79,345	90
Health Specialties Professor	$100,760	$79,031	510
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$100,720	$79,003	390
Other Engineer	$100,250	$78,682	220
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$98,700	$77,621	520
Police Supervisor	$98,300	$77,348	440
Civil Engineer	$98,190	$77,273	1,380
General and Operations Manager	$98,170	$77,259	11,150
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$98,000	$77,143	60
Chemist	$97,330	$76,684	160
Architect	$97,110	$76,534	290
Psychology Professor	$97,110	$76,534	60
Industrial Engineer	$96,940	$76,418	600
Gas Plant Operator	$96,760	$76,295	770
Project Management Specialist	$96,160	$75,884	2,020
Administrative Services Manager	$94,320	$74,626	300
Occupational Safety Specialist	$93,250	$73,894	540
Refinery Operator	$93,130	$73,812	950
Computer Programmer	$92,280	$73,230	190
Facilities Manager	$92,040	$73,066	270
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$91,560	$72,738	40
Environmental Engineer	$91,370	$72,608	90
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$91,040	$72,382	90
Telecom Equipment Installer	$90,890	$72,279	470
Biological Science Professor	$90,740	$72,177	170
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$90,600	$72,081	1,920
Dental Hygienist	$90,530	$72,033	660
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$90,380	$71,931	220
Management Analyst	$90,220	$71,821	–
Social and Community Service Manager	$86,630	$69,366	510
Network and Systems Administrator	$86,450	$69,242	930
Mechanical Engineer	$86,330	$69,160	790
Judicial Law Clerk	$85,530	$68,613	40
Physical Therapist	$85,330	$68,476	830
Loan Officer	$84,650	$68,011	1,370
Environmental Scientist	$84,570	$67,957	240
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$84,340	$67,799	240
Geoscientist	$84,070	$67,615	100
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$83,920	$67,512	200
Occupational Therapist	$83,200	$67,019	570
Art Director	$83,170	$66,999	30
Crane and Tower Operator	$82,890	$66,807	180
Firefighting Supervisor	$82,880	$66,801	130
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$82,820	$66,760	90
Financial Examiner	$82,640	$66,636	220
Operations Research Analyst	$82,460	$66,513	130
Detective	$82,290	$66,397	420
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$82,120	$66,281	270
Data Scientist	$81,900	$66,130	210
Computer Science Professor	$81,400	$65,788	90
Pump Operator	$81,400	$65,788	70
Construction Supervisor	$81,370	$65,768	4,350
Other Social Worker	$81,330	$65,740	110
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$81,330	$65,740	100
Respiratory Therapist	$81,230	$65,672	270
Health Information Technologist	$81,170	$65,631	60
Other Engineering Technician	$80,990	$65,508	100
Electrical Engineering Technician	$80,930	$65,467	120
Registered Nurse	$80,730	$65,330	11,340
Nursing Professor	$80,710	$65,316	150
MRI Technologist	$80,610	$65,248	70
Other Business Operations Specialist	$80,500	$65,173	1,810
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$80,320	$65,050	40
Brickmason and Blockmason	$79,940	$64,790	150
Wellhead Pumper	$79,820	$64,708	1,540
Fish and Game Warden	$79,520	$64,502	30
Compliance Officer	$79,440	$64,448	990
Surveyor	$79,360	$64,393	250
Gambling Manager	$79,300	$64,352	30
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$79,060	$64,188	310
Database Administrator	$78,730	$63,962	80
Construction Inspector	$78,570	$63,853	180
Urban and Regional Planner	$78,500	$63,805	210
Other Computer Occupation	$78,330	$63,688	730
Other Financial Specialist	$78,260	$63,641	150
Financial and Investment Analyst	$78,170	$63,579	300
Communications Professor	$78,120	$63,545	50
Chiropractor	$77,990	$63,456	360
Rigger	$77,890	$63,387	140
Aircraft Mechanic	$77,740	$63,285	200
Mechanical Drafter	$77,570	$63,169	100
Education Professor	$77,540	$63,148	230
Budget Analyst	$77,400	$63,052	150
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$77,300	$62,984	30
Conservation Scientist	$77,280	$62,970	340
Personal Financial Advisor	$76,870	$62,690	540
Mathematical Science Professor	$76,770	$62,621	120
Emergency Management Director	$76,640	$62,532	80
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$76,440	$62,396	90
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$76,400	$62,368	880
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$76,400	$62,368	80
Other Social Scientist	$76,400	$62,368	120
Production Supervisor	$76,350	$62,334	1,650
Fundraiser	$76,040	$62,122	340
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$76,030	$62,115	1,720
CNC Programmer	$75,990	$62,088	40
Statistician	$75,890	$62,019	40
Accountant and Auditor	$75,730	$61,910	4,430
Human Resources Specialist	$75,630	$61,842	1,710
Instructional Coordinator	$75,340	$61,643	650
Speech-Language Pathologist	$75,240	$61,575	630
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$75,050	$61,445	80
Credit Analyst	$74,810	$61,281	300
Chef and Head Cook	$74,740	$61,233	100
Financial Risk Specialist	$74,630	$61,158	90
Police Officer	$74,500	$61,069	1,630
HVAC Technician	$74,490	$61,062	970
Wholesale Sales Representative	$74,250	$60,898	4,180
Massage Therapist	$74,140	$60,822	100
Insurance Underwriter	$74,130	$60,816	210
Real Estate Sales Agent	$73,920	$60,672	–
Medical Equipment Repairer	$73,610	$60,460	270
Vocational Instructor	$73,570	$60,433	430
Network Support Specialist	$73,550	$60,419	500
Real Estate Broker	$73,300	$60,248	80
Cost Estimator	$73,280	$60,234	730
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$73,240	$60,207	180
Tool and Die Maker	$73,130	$60,132	70
Technical Writer	$72,990	$60,036	70
Logistician	$72,800	$59,906	310
Nurse Midwive	$72,630	$59,790	–
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$72,230	$59,516	60
Food Service Manager	$72,210	$59,502	950
Web Developer	$72,190	$59,489	–
Animal Scientist	$72,100	$59,427	40
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$71,850	$59,256	490
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$71,360	$58,921	–
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$71,280	$58,866	230
Insurance Sales Agent	$71,220	$58,825	1,460
Forensic Science Technician	$71,090	$58,736	40
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$71,070	$58,723	80
Court Reporter	$70,540	$58,360	60
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$70,480	$58,319	100
Public Relations Specialist	$70,280	$58,182	640
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$70,040	$58,018	270
Other Counselor	$69,860	$57,895	80
Other Science Technician	$69,350	$57,546	180
School Psychologist	$68,960	$57,279	90
Office Supervisor	$68,720	$57,115	1,830
Mental Health Counselor	$68,630	$57,054	1,290
Forest and Conservation Technician	$68,600	$57,033	160
Funeral Home Manager	$68,080	$56,677	40
Radiologic Technologist	$67,790	$56,479	740
Criminal Justice Professor	$67,720	$56,431	40
Dental Laboratory Technician	$67,580	$56,335	60
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$67,190	$56,069	130
Stationary Engineer	$66,760	$55,775	140
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$66,700	$55,733	310
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$66,450	$55,557	260
Diesel Mechanic	$66,110	$55,291	1,790
Services Sales Representative	$66,060	$55,252	1,620
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$65,990	$55,197	2,560
Cardiovascular Technologist	$65,890	$55,118	120
Electrician	$65,710	$54,977	3,570
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$65,460	$54,777	750
Soil and Plant Scientist	$65,320	$54,665	410
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$65,210	$54,576	240
Sheet Metal Worker	$65,180	$54,552	290
Probation Officer	$65,140	$54,520	250
Transportation Supervisor	$65,070	$54,464	1,930
Civil Engineering Technician	$65,030	$54,432	400
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$64,720	$54,183	380
Child and Family Social Worker	$64,560	$54,054	870
Foreign Language Professor	$64,540	$54,038	30
Medical Scientist	$64,470	$53,982	250
Other Artist and Related Worker	$64,470	$53,982	–
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$64,260	$53,813	40
Industrial Engineering Technician	$64,060	$53,652	100
Umpire and Referee	$63,920	$53,540	180
Other Social Sciences Professor	$63,860	$53,492	70
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$63,830	$53,467	–
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$63,820	$53,459	180
English Professor	$63,690	$53,355	120
Financial Services Sales Agent	$63,670	$53,339	740
Plumber	$63,560	$53,250	1,620
Physical Therapist Assistant	$63,520	$53,218	120
Other Social Service Specialist	$63,490	$53,194	170
Farm and Home Management Educator	$63,480	$53,186	90
Other Professor	$63,430	$53,146	470
Training and Development Specialist	$63,260	$53,009	670
Rehabilitation Counselor	$63,050	$52,841	210
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$63,030	$52,825	770
Healthcare Social Worker	$62,860	$52,688	330
Librarian	$62,830	$52,664	570
Lodging Manager	$62,770	$52,616	270
Clinical Lab Technologist	$62,680	$52,543	1,370
Earth Driller	$62,570	$52,455	110
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$62,570	$52,455	40
Paramedic	$62,320	$52,254	220
Licensed Practical Nurse	$62,300	$52,238	1,920
Landscaping Supervisor	$62,280	$52,222	280
Construction Equipment Operator	$62,150	$52,118	4,890
Welder	$62,000	$51,997	2,590
Machinist	$61,820	$51,852	560
Glazier	$61,800	$51,836	80
Surgical Technologist	$61,640	$51,708	370
Market Research Analyst	$61,580	$51,660	1,550
High School Vocational Teacher	$61,500	$51,595	640
Other Special Education Teacher	$61,500	$51,595	90
Environmental Science Technician	$61,430	$51,539	140
IT Support Specialist	$61,310	$51,443	1,400
Executive Assistant	$61,270	$51,410	540
High School Special Education Teacher	$61,210	$51,362	520
High School Teacher	$61,210	$51,362	3,070
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$61,210	$51,362	310
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$61,160	$51,322	160
Motorboat Mechanic	$60,990	$51,185	70
Mental Health Social Worker	$60,980	$51,177	240
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$60,970	$51,169	130
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$60,910	$51,121	11,870
Athletic Trainer	$60,900	$51,113	110
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$60,870	$51,089	160
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$60,810	$51,041	3,000
Millwright	$60,750	$50,993	170
Clergy	$60,680	$50,936	120
Highway Maintenance Worker	$60,630	$50,896	1,240
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$60,600	$50,872	300
Editor	$60,520	$50,808	200
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$60,480	$50,776	2,460
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$60,470	$50,768	550
Other Teacher	$60,420	$50,727	320
CNC Machine Operator	$60,250	$50,591	250
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$60,230	$50,575	50
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$60,170	$50,527	70
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$60,160	$50,519	170
Middle School Teacher	$60,100	$50,470	1,400
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$60,060	$50,438	50
Elementary School Teacher	$60,030	$50,414	4,430
Title Examiner	$59,980	$50,374	140
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$59,940	$50,342	270
Avionics Technician	$59,900	$50,310	80
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,840	$50,261	240
Mortician and Funeral Director	$59,760	$50,197	110
Roofer	$59,740	$50,181	290
Health Education Specialist	$59,650	$50,109	200
Community Health Worker	$59,610	$50,077	90
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$59,430	$49,932	730
Kindergarten Teacher	$59,420	$49,924	600
Separating Machine Operator	$59,390	$49,900	270
Telecom Line Installer	$59,280	$49,811	300
Interior Designer	$59,190	$49,739	160
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,010	$49,595	800
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$59,000	$49,587	360
School and Career Counselor	$58,960	$49,554	840
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$58,720	$49,362	160
Property and Real Estate Manager	$58,500	$49,185	590
Recreational Therapist	$58,370	$49,080	80
Production and Planning Clerk	$58,330	$49,048	450
Skincare Specialist	$58,160	$48,912	190
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$58,140	$48,895	400
New Accounts Clerk	$57,970	$48,759	140
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$57,950	$48,743	590
Carpenter	$57,890	$48,695	2,360
Producer and Director	$57,870	$48,679	170
Postal Service Clerk	$57,820	$48,638	330
Dental Assistant	$57,770	$48,598	860
Chemical Technician	$57,760	$48,590	150
Security Supervisor	$57,720	$48,558	100
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$57,710	$48,550	1,190
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$57,680	$48,526	200
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$57,620	$48,478	150
Agricultural Inspector	$57,590	$48,454	80
Dispatcher	$57,580	$48,446	600
Auto Mechanic	$57,360	$48,269	2,140
Tax Preparer	$57,060	$48,028	220
Jeweler	$57,020	$47,996	50
Other Education Worker	$56,930	$47,923	130
Other Financial Clerk	$56,680	$47,722	140
Graphic Designer	$56,470	$47,554	460
Auto Glass Installer	$56,280	$47,401	40
Occupational Safety Technician	$56,000	$47,176	150
Biological Technician	$55,330	$46,638	250
Auto Body Repairer	$55,160	$46,501	680
Firefighter	$55,080	$46,437	820
Transportation Security Screener	$54,950	$46,332	170
Construction Painter	$54,870	$46,268	420
Structural Metal Fabricator	$54,430	$45,915	140
Cargo and Freight Agent	$54,230	$45,754	380
Housekeeping Supervisor	$54,210	$45,738	490
Other Office Support Worker	$54,200	$45,730	1,510
Other Legal Support Worker	$53,980	$45,553	50
Court and Municipal Clerk	$53,850	$45,448	600
Camera Operator	$53,650	$45,288	40
Legal Secretary	$53,540	$45,199	360
Other Protective Service Worker	$53,460	$45,135	230
Human Resources Assistant	$53,000	$44,766	110
Correctional Officer	$52,460	$44,332	1,290
Other Information and Record Clerk	$52,440	$44,316	210
Upholsterer	$52,420	$44,299	–
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$52,240	$44,155	80
Credit Counselor	$52,220	$44,139	30
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$52,040	$43,994	790
Eligibility Interviewer	$51,810	$43,809	410
Event Planner	$51,700	$43,721	300
Procurement Clerk	$51,630	$43,665	90
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$51,390	$43,472	290
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$51,290	$43,392	980
Geological Technician	$51,240	$43,351	90
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$51,020	$43,175	560
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$50,890	$43,070	40
Writer and Author	$50,860	$43,046	80
Quality Control Inspector	$50,820	$43,014	1,800
School Bus Driver	$50,790	$42,990	1,530
Small Engine Mechanic	$50,540	$42,789	190
Pesticide Applicator	$50,490	$42,749	280
Exercise Physiologist	$50,430	$42,701	50
Personal Service Supervisor	$50,390	$42,668	360
RV Service Technician	$50,390	$42,668	60
Motorcycle Mechanic	$50,170	$42,492	110
General Office Clerk	$50,160	$42,484	8,440
Mason Helper	$50,120	$42,451	50
Advertising Sales Agent	$50,110	$42,443	260
Audio and Video Technician	$50,110	$42,443	100
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$49,960	$42,323	90
Gambling Services Supervisor	$49,900	$42,275	220
General Maintenance Worker	$49,840	$42,226	3,300
Gambling Booth Cashier	$49,830	$42,218	100
Mobile Home Installer	$49,820	$42,210	40
Other Sales and Related Worker	$49,810	$42,202	340
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$49,710	$42,122	4,290
Other Health Technician	$49,480	$41,937	500
Retail Sales Supervisor	$49,350	$41,833	2,640
Fence Erector	$49,310	$41,801	190
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$49,280	$41,776	310
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$49,260	$41,760	930
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$49,190	$41,704	490
Construction Laborer	$49,070	$41,608	5,050
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$48,890	$41,463	250
Vending Machine Repairer	$48,870	$41,447	210
Veterinary Technician	$48,790	$41,383	340
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$48,760	$41,359	80
Home Appliance Repairer	$48,720	$41,327	50
Parts Salesperson	$48,600	$41,230	1,610
Residential Advisor	$48,590	$41,222	260
Billing and Posting Clerk	$48,550	$41,190	660
Barber	$48,540	$41,182	80
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$48,400	$41,069	230
Insurance Claims Clerk	$48,390	$41,061	550
Data Entry Keyer	$48,300	$40,989	110
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$48,240	$40,941	60
Interpreter and Translator	$48,190	$40,901	130
Broadcast Technician	$48,090	$40,820	80
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$48,080	$40,812	430
Floor Layer	$48,050	$40,788	90
Pest Control Worker	$48,020	$40,764	120
Mixing Machine Operator	$48,000	$40,748	260
Light Truck Driver	$47,950	$40,708	1,950
Pipelayer	$47,810	$40,595	170
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$47,780	$40,571	160
Conveyor Operator	$47,770	$40,563	80
Grinding Machine Operator	$47,670	$40,483	–
Pharmacy Technician	$47,560	$40,394	890
Administrative Assistant	$47,480	$40,330	5,800
Cutting Machine Operator	$47,480	$40,330	70
Phlebotomist	$47,430	$40,290	220
Packaging Machine Operator	$47,390	$40,258	760
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$47,310	$40,194	100
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$47,250	$40,145	390
Miscellaneous Assembler	$47,250	$40,145	4,410
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$47,140	$40,057	220
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$47,010	$39,953	280
Agricultural Technician	$46,960	$39,912	100
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$46,780	$39,768	30
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$46,740	$39,736	120
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$46,730	$39,728	1,520
Bill and Account Collector	$46,660	$39,671	270
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$46,530	$39,567	220
Insulation Worker	$46,450	$39,503	260
Septic Tank Servicer	$46,340	$39,414	70
Medical Records Specialist	$46,280	$39,366	520
Social and Human Service Assistant	$46,260	$39,350	1,530
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$46,220	$39,318	270
Recreation Supervisor	$46,220	$39,318	160
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$46,190	$39,294	220
Tutor	$46,190	$39,294	110
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,170	$39,278	60
Production Helper	$46,170	$39,278	220
Medical Assistant	$45,980	$39,125	600
Nursing Assistant	$45,820	$38,996	6,840
Woodworking Machine Operator	$45,820	$38,996	280
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$45,690	$38,892	9,990
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$45,590	$38,812	260
Medical Secretary	$45,390	$38,651	1,120
Dispensing Optician	$45,230	$38,522	230
Other Food Processing Worker	$45,120	$38,434	50
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$45,110	$38,426	130
Other Production Worker	$45,100	$38,418	450
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$44,820	$38,193	–
Travel Agent	$44,740	$38,129	150
Food Service Supervisor	$44,720	$38,113	2,780
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$44,710	$38,104	100
Customer Service Representative	$44,670	$38,072	5,750
Medical Transcriptionist	$44,660	$38,064	120
Counter and Rental Clerk	$44,620	$38,032	1,460
Aircraft Service Attendant	$44,320	$37,791	120
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$44,310	$37,783	70
Private Detective and Investigator	$44,310	$37,783	60
Other Cook	$44,190	$37,687	60
Rolling Machine Operator	$43,480	$37,116	150
News Reporter and Journalist	$43,420	$37,068	160
File Clerk	$42,860	$36,618	60
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$42,790	$36,562	450
Tile and Stone Setter	$42,620	$36,425	70
Substitute Teacher	$42,570	$36,385	420
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$42,080	$35,991	350
Food Batchmaker	$40,840	$34,995	250
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$40,790	$34,955	2,100
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$40,320	$34,577	130
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$40,080	$34,384	470
Psychiatric Technician	$39,960	$34,288	270
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$39,730	$34,103	160
Preschool Teacher	$39,720	$34,095	540
Emergency Medical Technician	$39,670	$34,055	760
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$39,530	$33,942	1,930
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$39,490	$33,910	1,820
Home Health Aide	$39,440	$33,870	7,730
Security Guard	$39,310	$33,766	1,310
Teller	$39,300	$33,758	1,990
Library Technician	$39,240	$33,709	370
Animal Trainer	$38,970	$33,492	30
Medical Equipment Preparer	$38,910	$33,444	350
Driver/Sales Worker	$38,610	$33,203	1,740
Interviewer	$38,590	$33,187	160
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$38,500	$33,115	180
School Bus Monitor	$38,480	$33,099	120
Orderly	$38,240	$32,906	70
Teaching Assistant	$38,240	$32,906	5,600
Tire Repairer and Changer	$38,220	$32,890	560
Mail Clerk	$38,120	$32,809	110
Courier and Messenger	$38,090	$32,785	40
Printing Press Operator	$37,850	$32,592	270
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$37,760	$32,520	680
Janitor	$37,750	$32,512	6,720
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$37,690	$32,464	120
Physical Therapist Aide	$37,680	$32,456	120
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$37,560	$32,359	660
Airfield Operations Specialist	$37,550	$32,351	80
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$37,470	$32,287	840
Photographer	$37,410	$32,239	70
Recreation Worker	$37,310	$32,159	730
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,290	$32,143	1,330
Veterinary Assistant	$37,160	$32,038	270
Coach and Scout	$37,100	$31,990	1,180
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$36,910	$31,837	1,630
Baker	$36,900	$31,829	830
Food Preparation Worker	$36,800	$31,749	980
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,790	$31,741	5,240
Automotive Service Attendant	$36,740	$31,701	500
Restaurant Cook	$36,470	$31,484	4,490
Gambling Cage Worker	$36,430	$31,452	90
Retail Salesperson	$36,040	$31,138	11,320
Dietetic Technician	$35,890	$31,018	90
Sewing Machine Operator	$35,700	$30,865	110
Parking Attendant	$35,550	$30,744	170
Tour and Travel Guide	$35,360	$30,592	90
Floral Designer	$35,290	$30,536	170
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$35,100	$30,383	470
Maid and Housekeeper	$35,050	$30,343	2,880
Funeral Attendant	$34,980	$30,286	130
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$34,870	$30,198	150
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$34,850	$30,182	870
Hotel Desk Clerk	$34,530	$29,925	1,390
Library Assistant	$34,530	$29,925	60
Bicycle Repairer	$34,440	$29,853	100
Other Personal Care Worker	$34,430	$29,845	170
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$34,230	$29,684	220
Animal Caretaker	$34,040	$29,531	770
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$33,430	$29,041	270
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$32,180	$28,037	–
Cashier	$31,460	$27,458	9,510
Hand Packer and Packager	$31,440	$27,442	470
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$31,080	$27,153	60
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$31,010	$27,097	890
Waiter and Waitress	$30,890	$27,000	5,250
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$30,640	$26,799	110
Childcare Worker	$30,290	$26,518	4,030
Fast Food Cook	$30,220	$26,462	580
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$30,080	$26,349	11,470
Dishwasher	$29,980	$26,269	800
Other Textile Worker	$29,100	$25,562	–
Bartender	$29,040	$25,514	3,960
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$28,660	$25,208	800
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$28,430	$25,022	580
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$28,070	$24,726	1,430
Usher and Ticket Taker	$27,840	$24,536	200
Bailiff	$27,560	$24,306	170
Gambling Dealer	$27,370	$24,149	900
Telemarketer	$23,440	$20,913	120
Other Food Service Worker	$23,410	$20,888	–

Best take-home first. Jobs with no North Dakota median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the North Dakota paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in North Dakota

What is the highest-paying job in North Dakota?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 5 jobs in North Dakota, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, other surgeon pays most: $604,890, or $393,814 after tax.

What is the most common job in North Dakota?

Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver: about 11,870 people in North Dakota, with a median of $60,910.

How much do you take home on the median North Dakota salary?

The median pay for all jobs in North Dakota is $52,480 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $44,348 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Dakota tax.

Which job pays more in North Dakota than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in North Dakota, oil and gas roustabout pays furthest above its US median: $60,480 here, 29% more than the national $46,960.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in North Dakota. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.