SOC 27-1019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Artists and Related Workers, All Other — North Dakota
North Dakota · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota is $64,470 a year, trailing the national median of $71,240 by 9.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota is $64,470 a year, trailing the national median of $71,240 by 9.5%. Half of workers earn between $47,650 and $91,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,690 and the ninetieth at $106,370.
Among the 24 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 14th by median wage. Fargo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 233rd of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,690 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $47,650 | −33.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,470 | −9.5% |
| 75th | $91,560 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $106,370 | +49.3% |
| Mean | $66,470 | −6.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $50,810 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $64,470 goes as far as $72,438 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,438US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,470 a year, 9.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,690 to $106,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 14th of 24 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $50,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Artists and Related Workers, All Other in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $64,470, or $31.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,240, so pay in North Dakota is 9.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Dakota earns more than $106,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fargo, at $50,810 per year.
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.
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