SOC 21-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — North Dakota
North Dakota · 3 metro areas compared
In North Dakota the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other is $63,490 a year, which is 11.9% higher than the national figure of $56,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Dakota the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other is $63,490 a year, which is 11.9% higher than the national figure of $56,730. Half of workers earn between $56,520 and $85,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,180 and the ninetieth at $95,090.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.57 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 7th by median wage. Bismarck leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $69,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 244th of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,180 | −18.6% |
| 25th | $56,520 | −0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,490 | +11.9% |
| 75th | $85,570 | +50.8% |
| 90th | $95,090 | +67.6% |
| Mean | $69,070 | +21.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | $69,130 | 40 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $52,040 | 50 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $50,700 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $63,490 goes as far as $71,337 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,337US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,490 a year, 11.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,180 to $95,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $69,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $63,490, or $30.53 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 $56,730, so pay in North Dakota is 11.9% higher. 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 $95,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,180 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 Bismarck, at $69,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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