SOC 49-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Riggers — West North Dakota
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in West North Dakota, ND comes to $74,830 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,640 by 19.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in West North Dakota, ND comes to $74,830 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,640 by 19.5%. Pay ranges from under $51,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,780 to $79,660.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fargo records the highest median at $169,480. Of the 279 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,160 | −18.3% |
| 25th | $65,780 | +5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $74,830 | +19.5% |
| 75th | $79,660 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $80,550 | +28.6% |
| Mean | $78,500 | +25.3% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $169,480 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $74,830 goes as far as $84,079 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,079US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,830 a year, 19.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,160 to $80,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $169,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Riggers in West North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $74,830, or $35.98 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 $62,640, so pay in West North Dakota, ND is 19.5% 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 $80,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,160 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 Fargo, at $169,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 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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