SOC 11-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Managers — Minot
Minot, ND · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sales Managers in Minot, ND is $120,070 per year, 19.0% below the national median of $148,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sales Managers in Minot, ND is $120,070 per year, 19.0% below the national median of $148,270. Pay ranges from under $82,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $184,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $96,160 to $159,010.
Employment stands at 40, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Fargo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $119,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 7th of 160 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,500 | −44.4% |
| 25th | $96,160 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $120,070 | −19.0% |
| 75th | $159,010 | +7.2% |
| 90th | $184,160 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $126,460 | −14.7% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $119,990 | 310 | |
| 2 | Bismarck | $101,660 | 90 | |
| 3 | Grand Forks | $99,770 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minot run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $120,070 goes as far as $134,910 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,910US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,070 a year, 19.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,500 to $184,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $119,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Managers in Minot, ND?
The median annual wage is $120,070, or $57.73 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 $148,270, so pay in Minot, ND is 19.0% lower. 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 $184,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,500 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 $119,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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