Median DOL Salary
$119,266
Total DOL Filings
463
Companies Hiring
43
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Grand Forks, ND$119,266
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Grand Forks, ND is 95.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Grand Forks
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | 247 | $67,000 | Other | |
| Altru Health System | 101 | $300,000 | Other | |
| Grand Forks Public Schools | 49 | $55,747 | Other | |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA | 41 | $53,000 | Other | |
| BACTEE SYSTEMS, INC | 5 | $75,985 | Other | |
| Philadelphia Macaroni | 4 | $176,000 | Other | |
| FUSION AUTOMATION INC. | 4 | $70,000 | Other | |
| UND Aerospace Foundation | 3 | $68,120 | Other | |
| Migr8.ai LLC | 3 | $55,000 | Other | |
| CLEAN REPUBLIC SODO LLC | 3 | $83,002 | Other | |
| J.R. Simplot Company | 3 | $100,326 | Other | |
| NDUS SYSTEM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | 2 | $60,691 | Other | |
| Airtonomy, Inc. | 2 | $61,973 | Other | |
| WELLS CONCRETE | 2 | $62,000 | Other | |
| Minn-Dak Growers Ltd | 2 | $57,118 | Other | |
| NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART | 2 | $32,004 | Other | |
| ND DENTISTRY PC | 2 | $149,500 | Other | |
| CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS, LTD. | 2 | $53,000 | Other | |
| Acutus Medical, Inc. | 1 | $114,917 | Other | |
| IDMWORKS, LLC | 1 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Tau Drones, Inc. | 1 | $92,500 | Other | |
| NORTHERN VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS | 1 | $56,160 | Other | |
| VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS | 1 | N/A | Other | |
| NORTHLAND FAMILY PHYSICIANS, LLC | 1 | $190,000 | Other | |
| INDIANA UNIV. PURDUE UNIV. INDIANAPOLIS | 1 | $57,122 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Grand Forks
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,000 | -5.2% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,454 | -0.7% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | N/A | 6 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $80,621 | -11.2% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,700 | -27.2% | 11 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $74,276 | -42.9% | 6 |
| Chemical Engineers | $73,930 | -42.2% | 7 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,000 | -27.1% | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,500 | -37.4% | 6 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $46,000 | -38.6% | 5 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,600 | -35.5% | 12 |
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 Grand Forks, ND
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Grand Forks, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,000 | $108,879 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,454 | $103,016 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | $95,137 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $80,621 | $85,223 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,700 | $81,078 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Grand Forks, ND stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Grand Forks, ND
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.