SOC 39-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers — West North Dakota
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
At $50,840, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in West North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $48,590 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,840, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in West North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $48,590 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,780 to $55,000.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.20 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bismarck records the highest median at $48,670. Of the 279 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 188th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,580 | −20.6% |
| 25th | $39,780 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $50,840 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $55,000 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $59,200 | +21.8% |
| Mean | $48,780 | +0.4% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | $48,670 | 70 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $48,630 | 40 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $46,880 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $50,840 goes as far as $57,124 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,124US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,840 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,580 to $59,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $48,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in West North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $50,840, or $24.44 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 $48,590, so pay in West North Dakota, ND is 4.6% 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 West North Dakota, ND earns more than $59,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,580 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 $48,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in West 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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