Median DOL Salary
$119,340
Total DOL Filings
235
Companies Hiring
49
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Minot, ND$119,340
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Minot, ND is 95.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Minot
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health | 82 | $188,600 | Other | |
| Minot State University | 29 | $57,018 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | 20 | $70,990 | Staffing | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 18 | $71,760 | Other | |
| Hess Corporation | 17 | $124,162 | Other | |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA | 11 | $53,000 | Other | |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 6 | $89,635 | Other | |
| UNITED PULSE TRADING | 6 | $51,875 | Other | |
| HANUMAN, LLC | 6 | $50,877 | Other | |
| CVS Rx Services | 5 | $114,400 | Other | |
| LARSEN & TOUBRO TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LTD | 4 | $56,892 | Other | |
| KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 4 | $110,094 | Other | |
| North Dakota State University | 3 | $63,033 | Other | |
| Sanford Bismarck | 3 | $208,000 | Other | |
| University of North Dakota | 3 | $67,000 | Other | |
| Trinity Evangelical Free Church | 3 | $75,000 | Other | |
| ORION HEALTH, INC. | 3 | $109,400 | Other | |
| Guardian Healthcare Providers | 3 | $54,600 | Other | |
| Baker Hughes Company | 3 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Central Trenching Inc. | 3 | $108,940 | Other | |
| Sanford Health | 3 | $57,502 | Other | |
| PRANITH CONSULTING LLC | 2 | $93,725 | Other | |
| Farstad Oil, Inc. | 2 | $48,256 | Other | |
| FX8 INC | 2 | $55,640 | Other | |
| BULLSEYE JOBS INC | 2 | $44,559 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Minot
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,667 | -7.8% | 5 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $91,410 | -29.7% | 9 |
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 Minot, ND
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Minot, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,667 | $137,069 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $91,410 | $96,628 |
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.