SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — Minot
Minot, ND · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Minot, ND is $91,210 per year, 14.2% above the national median of $79,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Minot, ND is $91,210 per year, 14.2% above the national median of $79,860. Pay ranges from under $61,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $140,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,370 to $120,610.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.9 of every thousand jobs. Bismarck leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 18th of 160 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,440 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $76,370 | −4.4% |
| Median (50th) | $91,210 | +14.2% |
| 75th | $120,610 | +51.0% |
| 90th | $140,200 | +75.6% |
| Mean | $97,540 | +22.1% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | $82,330 | 260 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $80,950 | 240 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $79,330 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minot run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $91,210 goes as far as $102,483 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,483US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,210 a year, 14.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,440 to $140,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $82,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Minot, ND?
The median annual wage is $91,210, or $43.85 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 Minot, ND is 14.2% 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 Minot, ND earns more than $140,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,440 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 $82,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Minot, 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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