Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Grand Forks
248 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Grand Forks belongs to Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other, at $21,180 per year. The highest is $344,930.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $21,180 | 30 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,740 | 130 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $27,820 | 820 | |
| 4 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $27,920 | 30 | |
| 5 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $28,290 | 70 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,420 | 110 | |
| 7 | Bartenders | $28,770 | 490 | |
| 8 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,050 | 80 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,540 | 1,490 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,550 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $344,930 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $286,380 | 50 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $254,410 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $173,590 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $171,120 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,500 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,440 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $138,310 | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $135,340 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,450 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,990 | 190 |
| Financial Managers | $130,130 | 220 |
| Managers, All Other | $124,530 | 190 |
| Marketing Managers | $122,390 | 30 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $114,810 | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $113,700 | 70 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $112,900 | 80 |
| Electrical Engineers | $112,260 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,200 | 70 |
| Commercial Pilots | $111,680 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $104,210 | 90 |
| Engineers, All Other | $103,380 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineers | $103,200 | 110 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,780 | 50 |
| Construction Managers | $102,440 | 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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