Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Fargo
408 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Fargo belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $604,890 per year. The lowest published median is $19,240.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $604,890 | 80 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $418,980 | 330 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $414,060 | 40 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $338,400 | 100 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $276,530 | 100 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $241,620 | 160 | |
| 7 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 8 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | $234,950 | 50 | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $198,570 | 110 | |
| 11 | Chief Executives | $188,510 | 120 | |
| 12 | Riggers | $169,480 | 50 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,990 | 430 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $144,450 | 140 | |
| 15 | Pharmacists | $142,040 | 520 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,990 | 90 | |
| 17 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,950 | 130 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $136,970 | 810 | |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $136,610 | 240 | |
| 20 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $134,030 | 40 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $132,690 | 40 | |
| 22 | Commercial Pilots | $131,950 | 110 | |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,070 | 490 | |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $126,790 | 120 | |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | $124,390 | 590 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $19,240 | 250 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,050 | 490 |
| Bartenders | $28,390 | 1,380 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $28,620 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,070 | 350 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $29,070 | 40 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,180 | 240 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,440 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,710 | 180 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,830 | 140 |
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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