SOC 37-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — Minot
Minot, ND · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Minot, ND comes to $42,680 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,150 by 9.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Minot, ND comes to $42,680 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,150 by 9.0%. Pay ranges from under $31,290 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,300 to $51,070.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.85 — 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 $46,310. Of the 160 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 125th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,290 | −20.1% |
| 25th | $36,300 | −7.3% |
| Median (50th) | $42,680 | +9.0% |
| 75th | $51,070 | +30.4% |
| 90th | $56,710 | +44.9% |
| Mean | $43,950 | +12.3% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | $46,310 | 320 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $45,860 | 240 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $45,040 | 770 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minot run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $42,680 goes as far as $47,955 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,955US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,680 a year, 9.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,290 to $56,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $46,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Minot, ND?
The median annual wage is $42,680, or $20.52 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 $39,150, so pay in Minot, ND is 9.0% 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 $56,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,290 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 $46,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 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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