SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — East North Dakota
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in East North Dakota, ND comes to $92,160 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,860 by 15.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in East North Dakota, ND comes to $92,160 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,860 by 15.4%. Pay ranges from under $59,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,090 to $111,700.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.04 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Minot records the highest median at $91,210. Of the 272 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 33rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,560 | −25.4% |
| 25th | $77,090 | −3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $92,160 | +15.4% |
| 75th | $111,700 | +39.9% |
| 90th | $125,690 | +57.4% |
| Mean | $92,820 | +16.2% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $91,210 | 160 | |
| 2 | Bismarck | $82,330 | 260 | |
| 3 | Grand Forks | $80,950 | 240 | |
| 4 | Fargo | $79,330 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $92,160 goes as far as $103,551 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,551US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,160 a year, 15.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,560 to $125,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minot, at $91,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in East North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $92,160, or $44.31 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 $79,860, so pay in East North Dakota, ND is 15.4% 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 East North Dakota, ND earns more than $125,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,560 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 Minot, at $91,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in East North Dakota, ND. 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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