May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in West North Dakota
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
279 occupations
Across 279 occupations with published wages in West North Dakota, commercial pilots record the highest median at $237,050 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in West North Dakota
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,230 | $62,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,580 | $112,940 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 2,520 | $62,610 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 2,270 | $65,320 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 2,160 | $60,520 |
| Cashiers | 2,150 | $34,290 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,030 | $48,440 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,010 | $54,080 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 1,900 | $100,980 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,760 | $30,070 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $22,240 | 50 |
| Dishwashers | $26,570 | 140 |
| Gambling Dealers | $27,460 | 170 |
| Bailiffs | $27,560 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,430 | 130 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,550 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,120 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,070 | 1,760 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,340 | 160 |
| Bartenders | $30,450 | 740 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
Explore related data