Median DOL Salary
$99,239
Total DOL Filings
185
Companies Hiring
47
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Williston, ND$99,239
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Williston, ND is 62.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Williston
Highest-Paying Occupations in Williston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $113,771 | -16.1% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $69,000 | -21.7% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,000 | -20.3% | 7 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $63,500 | -51.2% | 8 |
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 Williston, ND
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Williston, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $113,771 | $120,265 |
| Engineers, All Other | $69,000 | $72,939 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,000 | $70,825 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $63,500 | $67,125 |
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.