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North Dakota Earnings
North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages
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Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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Bismarck MSA
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$67,160 or $32.29/hr
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$48,740 or $23.44/hr
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$84,990 or $40.86/hr
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Fargo ND-MN MSA
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$66,350 or $31.90/hr
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$51,130 or $24.58/hr
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$78,020 or $37.51/hr
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Grand Forks ND-MN MSA
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$66,110 or $31.79/hr
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$50,960 or $24.50/hr
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$77,590 or $37.31/hr
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Minot MSA
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$78,370 or $37.68/hr
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$53,070 or $25.52/hr
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$105,140 or $50.55/hr
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North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages
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Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
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$64,900 or $31.20/hr
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$49,430 or $23.76/hr
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$79,290 or $38.12/hr
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West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
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$73,980 or $35.57/hr
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$48,810 or $23.47/hr
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$102,540 or $49.30/hr
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North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
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Outlook
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Increasing
Growth rate is estimated to be 21%
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Job Openings
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292 estimated annual job openings
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Employment
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2,738 were employed in this occupation
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
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Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (NAICS311300) (15.54%)
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Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (NAICS811200) (12.44%)
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Grain and oilseed milling (NAICS311200) (8.29%)
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Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (NAICS212300) (5.7%)
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Coal mining (NAICS212100) (5.18%)
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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (NAICS336400) (4.66%)
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Other food manufacturing (NAICS311900) (4.15%)
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Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)
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Region
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Employment
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Projected Growth Rate
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Annual Openings (growth)
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Annual Openings (replacement)
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Annual Openings
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Region 1
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876
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23%
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20
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76
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96
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Region 5
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722
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28%
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20
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64
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84
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Region 8
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292
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21%
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6
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25
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31
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Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)
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Region
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Employment
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Projected Growth Rate
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Annual Openings (growth)
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Annual Openings (replacement)
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Annual Openings
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Region 2
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268
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12%
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3
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22
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25
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Region 3
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20
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15%
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2
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2
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Region 4
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152
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16%
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2
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13
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15
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Region 6
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105
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11%
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1
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9
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10
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Region 7
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323
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15%
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5
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27
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32
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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
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Outlook
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increasing
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The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be +17%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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A total of 4350 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
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Employment
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large occupation
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This was a large occupation in the United States, employing 429,500 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
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Growth
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Much faster than average growth
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The continued adoption of automated manufacturing machinery is expected to create jobs for these workers, as they will be needed to help keep machines in good working order. The use of automated conveyors to move products and materials in factories is likely to be an area of high demand for these workers, because the conveyor belts, motors, and rollers need regular care and maintenance.
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Non Traditional Occupation
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This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2024.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (53.3%)
- Wholesale trade (NAICS420000) (14.2%)
- Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (NAICS423000) (12.1%)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (11.7%)
- Repair and maintenance (NAICS811000) (11.4%)
- Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance (NAICS811300) (11.1%)
- Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (NAICS423800) (10.1%)
- Food manufacturing (NAICS311000) (8.8%)
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