Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Bismarck
296 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Bismarck belongs to Radiologists, at $553,140 per year. The lowest published median is $26,890.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $553,140 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $454,550 | 120 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $351,580 | 50 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $286,840 | 50 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $176,820 | 60 | |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | $156,110 | 60 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,020 | 180 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,720 | 80 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $143,380 | 170 | |
| 12 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $139,710 | 120 | |
| 13 | Commercial Pilots | $137,510 | 80 | |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $133,470 | 40 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $133,370 | 420 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,140 | 220 | |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $129,650 | 80 | |
| 18 | Optometrists | $121,100 | 30 | |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | $119,390 | 490 | |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | $116,920 | 90 | |
| 21 | Public Relations Managers | $114,110 | 40 | |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | $113,400 | 50 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $110,810 | 80 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $109,010 | 290 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $108,870 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $26,890 | 130 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,170 | 370 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,300 | 170 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,030 | 90 |
| Bartenders | $29,350 | 620 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,940 | 2,180 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,650 | 770 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,310 | 150 |
| Dishwashers | $32,180 | 140 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $32,310 | 950 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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