Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in North Dakota
556 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in North Dakota belongs to Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other, at $23,410 per year. The highest is $604,890.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $23,410 | — | |
| 2 | Telemarketers | $23,440 | 120 | |
| 3 | Gambling Dealers | $27,370 | 900 | |
| 4 | Bailiffs | $27,560 | 170 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,840 | 200 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,070 | 1,430 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,430 | 580 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,660 | 800 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $29,040 | 3,960 | |
| 10 | Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | $29,100 | — |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $604,890 | 150 |
| Radiologists | $553,140 | 120 |
| Physicians, All Other | $454,550 | 740 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $414,060 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $392,890 | 150 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $338,400 | 200 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $280,100 | 260 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $244,240 | 250 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 60 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 40 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | 30 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $234,950 | 90 |
| Dentists, General | $220,660 | 260 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $171,100 | 130 |
| Chief Executives | $164,560 | 380 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,130 | 850 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $147,650 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,400 | 270 |
| Pharmacists | $142,040 | 1,070 |
| Human Resources Managers | $139,050 | 290 |
| Financial Managers | $135,890 | 2,140 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,450 | 510 |
| Commercial Pilots | $133,010 | 370 |
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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