SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — West North Dakota
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $39,260, median pay for Recreation Workers in West North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $36,560 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,260, median pay for Recreation Workers in West North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $36,560 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,720 and $48,190. The lowest tenth earn under $21,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $54,470.
Employment stands at 150, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Bismarck leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 236th of 279 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,550 | −41.1% |
| 25th | $32,720 | −10.5% |
| Median (50th) | $39,260 | +7.4% |
| 75th | $48,190 | +31.8% |
| 90th | $54,470 | +49.0% |
| Mean | $39,920 | +9.2% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | $38,560 | 120 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $37,420 | 90 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $37,190 | 230 | |
| 4 | Minot | $35,610 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $39,260 goes as far as $44,112 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,112US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,260 a year, 7.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,550 to $54,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $38,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in West North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $39,260, or $18.88 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 $36,560, so pay in West North Dakota, ND is 7.4% 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 $54,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,550 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 $38,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 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.
Explore related data