Median DOL Salary
$83,713
Total DOL Filings
84
Companies Hiring
23
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Moorhead, MN$83,713
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Moorhead, MN is 37.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Moorhead
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | 30 | $85,486 | Other | |
| Concordia College | 22 | $55,740 | Other | |
| Sanford Clinic North | 8 | $240,000 | Other | |
| Moorhead Area Public Schools - ISD 152 | 7 | $73,890 | Other | |
| 7cinfo com inc | 3 | $86,632 | Other | |
| Moorhead Area Public Schools - ISD | 3 | $47,465 | Other | |
| IMMIGRANT DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 2 | $40,000 | Other | |
| Innovis Health, LLC | 2 | $305,760 | Other | |
| JDP AUTOMATION, INC. | 2 | $65,500 | Other | |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities | 2 | $69,652 | Other | |
| American Crystal Sugar | 1 | $97,303 | Other | |
| ICON SYSTEMS | 1 | $47,127 | Other | |
| Systems Technology Group Inc | 1 | $85,010 | Other | |
| ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | 1 | N/A | Other | |
| OMNI OPS, INC. | 1 | $63,710 | Other | |
| Moorhead Area Public Schools | 1 | $65,112 | Other | |
| ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, I | 1 | $50,000 | Other | |
| ByteSpeed, LLC | 1 | $75,437 | Other | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | 1 | $62,837 | Other | |
| Corteva Agriscience LLC | 1 | $100,485 | Other | |
| Sanford Clinic | 1 | $208,000 | Other | |
| SANDMAN & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, P.C. | 1 | $52,520 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Moorhead
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,475 | +10.9% | 13 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Minnesota
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 Minnesota.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $224,280 | 150 |
| Physicists | $222,550 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $212,380 | 890 |
| Dentists, General | $209,820 | 2,500 |
| Chief Executives | $194,160 | 6,690 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $184,560 | N/A |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $182,790 | 470 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $176,030 | 630 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | 10,710 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,220 | 4,190 |
Salary Trend in Moorhead, MN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Moorhead, MN 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 | $92,475 | $97,754 |
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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.