Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage

Highest-paying jobs in Minot

160 occupations with published wages, ranked

The highest median wage in Minot belongs to Computer and Information Systems Managers, at $138,290 per year. The lowest published median is $19,290.

The 25 highest-paying occupations

Median annual wage · Minot, ND · May 2025
#	Occupation	Median	Jobs
1	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$138,290	50
2	Chief Executives	$135,870	40
3	Physician Assistants	$134,090	40
4	Nurse Practitioners	$130,820	60
5	Financial Managers	$130,770	130
6	Managers, All Other	$124,180	120
7	Sales Managers	$120,070	40
8	Lawyers	$114,180	70
9	Software Developers	$108,470	50
10	Medical and Health Services Managers	$107,730	80
11	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$106,040	70
12	Construction Managers	$102,430	120
13	Civil Engineers	$99,460	70
14	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$98,160	30
15	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$96,100	40
16	General and Operations Managers	$93,120	950
17	Compliance Officers	$91,560	50
18	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$91,210	160
19	Dental Hygienists	$89,800	60
20	Occupational Therapists	$89,670	30
21	Project Management Specialists	$86,990	90
22	Speech-Language Pathologists	$85,920	50
23	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$85,620	40
24	Management Analysts	$84,320	90
25	Social and Community Service Managers	$83,730	50

At the other end of the scale

Lowest published median wages in Minot, ND
Occupation	Median	Jobs
Gambling Dealers	$19,290	110
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$27,790	140
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$28,360	70
Bartenders	$28,610	340
Dishwashers	$29,070	60
Cooks, Fast Food	$30,030	80
Childcare Workers	$30,040	260
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$30,080	1,400
Cashiers	$30,570	850
Waiters and Waitresses	$30,930	440

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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