SOC 47-4051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Highway Maintenance Workers — North Dakota
North Dakota · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in North Dakota is $60,630 per year, 20.6% above the national median of $50,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in North Dakota is $60,630 per year, 20.6% above the national median of $50,260. Half of workers earn between $57,580 and $69,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,400 and the ninetieth at $78,510.
The area has 1,240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.9 of every thousand jobs. North Dakota ranks number 8th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Grand Forks records the highest median at $62,050. Of the 556 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 283rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,400 | −5.7% |
| 25th | $57,580 | +14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $60,630 | +20.6% |
| 75th | $69,960 | +39.2% |
| 90th | $78,510 | +56.2% |
| Mean | $62,150 | +23.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $62,050 | 160 | |
| 2 | Fargo | $60,630 | 190 | |
| 3 | Bismarck | $59,430 | 130 | |
| 4 | Minot | $58,070 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $60,630 goes as far as $68,124 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,124US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,630 a year, 20.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,400 to $78,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $62,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $60,630, or $29.15 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 $50,260, so pay in North Dakota is 20.6% 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 North Dakota earns more than $78,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,400 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 Grand Forks, at $62,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,240 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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