SOC 43-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Bismarck
Bismarck, ND · 3 metro areas compared
At $60,260 a year, the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Bismarck, ND sits 31.9% above the national figure of $45,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,260 a year, the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Bismarck, ND sits 31.9% above the national figure of $45,670. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,190 and $73,060. The lowest tenth earn under $42,210, while the highest tenth earn more than $87,190.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.50 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Grand Forks records the highest median at $54,500. Of the 296 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 162nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,210 | −7.6% |
| 25th | $49,190 | +7.7% |
| Median (50th) | $60,260 | +31.9% |
| 75th | $73,060 | +60.0% |
| 90th | $87,190 | +90.9% |
| Mean | $62,060 | +35.9% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $54,500 | 140 | |
| 2 | Fargo | $53,490 | 470 | |
| 3 | Minot | $52,040 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bismarck run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $60,260 goes as far as $67,708 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 48.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,708US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,260 a year, 31.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,210 to $87,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $54,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Bismarck, ND?
The median annual wage is $60,260, or $28.97 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 $45,670, so pay in Bismarck, ND is 31.9% 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 Bismarck, ND earns more than $87,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,210 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 $54,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Bismarck, 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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