Median DOL Salary
$118,266
Total DOL Filings
494
Companies Hiring
131
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bismarck, ND$118,266
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bismarck, ND is 94.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bismarck
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Bismarck | 123 | $208,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 39 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| CHI St. Alexius Health | 31 | $250,000 | Other | |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | 29 | $220,314 | Other | |
| Proficient Business Systems Inc. | 25 | $76,773 | Other | |
| University of Mary | 19 | $64,860 | Other | |
| Sanford | 18 | $60,195 | Other | |
| Sanford Health | 14 | $57,502 | Other | |
| Connvertex Technologies Inc | 12 | $79,000 | Other | |
| Sanford Clinic | 11 | $208,000 | Other | |
| Tata Technologies Inc. | 7 | $77,100 | Other | |
| Technosoft Group Inc | 7 | $80,000 | Other | |
| ANDHUS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 6 | $80,000 | Other | |
| AVCO Consulting Inc | 6 | $84,427 | Other | |
| IRISNDT Inc. | 5 | $74,173 | Other | |
| Technology Talent Network LLC | 5 | $77,282 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 5 | $71,594 | Other | |
| Ulteig Engineers, Inc. | 5 | $90,375 | Other | |
| Fast Enterprises LLC | 5 | $95,000 | Other | |
| MEDCENTER ONE | 4 | $220,000 | Other | |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA | 4 | $53,000 | Other | |
| Bentley Systems Incorporated | 4 | $86,884 | Other | |
| COOLSOFT LLC | 4 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Ness USA, Inc. | 4 | $83,782 | Other | |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | 4 | $80,350 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bismarck
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $64,438 | -33% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - North Dakota
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for North Dakota.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $232,420 | 250 |
| Pediatricians, General | $225,250 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $201,280 | 210 |
| Chief Executives | $171,310 | 370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,560 | 300 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $138,430 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,300 | 650 |
| Pharmacists | $135,570 | 980 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $133,540 | 120 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $130,090 | 190 |
Salary Trend in Bismarck, ND
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bismarck, ND has a cost of living index of 94.6, which is 5.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $105,708 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $64,438 | $68,117 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.