Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in North Dakota, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 30 largest places in North Dakota, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | $946 | 3.8% | 43.0% |
| 2 | Bismarck | 75,556 | $78,387 | $999 | 2.5% | 39.2% |
| 3 | Grand Forks | 59,042 | $63,627 | $980 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
| 4 | Minot | 47,791 | $73,219 | $973 | 3.4% | 29.7% |
| 5 | West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | $1,111 | 1.1% | 42.1% |
| 6 | Williston | 28,056 | $79,381 | $1,122 | 4.9% | 25.8% |
| 7 | Dickinson | 25,357 | $82,696 | $957 | 3.2% | 31.9% |
| 8 | Mandan | 24,522 | $71,780 | $1,083 | 1.5% | 30.2% |
| 9 | Jamestown | 15,787 | $56,554 | $773 | 4.9% | 24.0% |
| 10 | Wahpeton | 8,010 | $62,750 | $751 | 1.7% | 23.1% |
| 11 | Devils Lake | 7,308 | $43,220 | $711 | 1.7% | 21.9% |
| 12 | Valley City | 6,541 | $60,339 | $780 | 4.9% | 31.4% |
| 13 | Watford City | 6,039 | $102,260 | $1,336 | 0.6% | 18.9% |
| 14 | Minot AFB | 4,878 | $62,500 | $1,431 | 6.1% | 29.9% |
| 15 | Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | $2,146 | 0.4% | 45.0% |
| 16 | Lincoln | 4,381 | $87,652 | $950 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
| 17 | Grafton | 4,102 | $62,679 | $733 | 0.8% | 16.7% |
| 18 | Beulah | 3,040 | $76,848 | $1,075 | 2.0% | 19.3% |
| 19 | Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | $814 | 0.9% | 34.8% |
| 20 | New Town | 2,721 | $52,500 | $851 | 1.9% | 21.4% |
| 21 | Rugby | 2,481 | $50,365 | $853 | 0.5% | 30.3% |
| 22 | Hazen | 2,453 | $79,609 | $918 | 2.4% | 32.5% |
| 23 | Lisbon | 2,259 | $64,327 | $649 | 3.5% | 21.2% |
| 24 | Bottineau | 2,205 | $65,905 | $840 | 1.7% | 26.0% |
| 25 | Carrington | 2,168 | $77,171 | $778 | 1.4% | 32.2% |
| 26 | Stanley | 2,097 | $109,573 | $1,144 | 1.3% | 21.0% |
| 27 | Grand Forks AFB | 1,987 | $72,782 | $1,626 | 3.9% | 29.9% |
| 28 | Mayville | 1,976 | $55,735 | $854 | 5.2% | 30.5% |
| 29 | Oakes | 1,858 | $67,632 | $843 | 1.7% | 22.9% |
| 30 | Langdon | 1,782 | $64,286 | $786 | 0.5% | 24.6% |
North Dakota is in the Midwest region (West North Central division), with 784,841 residents, a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $76,657. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 89.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,657 | 28 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 2 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.9% | 29 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 89.0 | 8 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 31 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.7% | 41 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West North Central division: Iowa · Kansas · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · South Dakota.
North Dakota is in the Midwest region (West North Central division) and has 784,841 residents (the 47th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 35.9. Its economy produced about $84,162 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 47th among states and DC, equal to $107,235 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 2.2% in 2026M09, which is 2nd lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.9% of employment, 29th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $52,480 a year ($25.23 an hour), about the same as the national median ($52,480 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in North Dakota are Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (11,870 jobs, median $60,910); Fast Food and Counter Workers (11,470 jobs, median $30,080); Registered Nurses (11,340 jobs, median $80,730); Retail Salespersons (11,320 jobs, median $36,040); General and Operations Managers (11,150 jobs, median $98,170). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Financial Managers (median $135,890); Managers, All Other (median $126,440); General and Operations Managers (median $98,170). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (2.0 times the national share of workers) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.4 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in North Dakota: the regional price parity is 89.0 against 100 for the whole country (8th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $954 a month and the median household income $76,657, so a year of rent equals 14.9% of income; the median home value is $249,900. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 2.50%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
4.7% of residents were born abroad and 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 77.9% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit and 8.1% work from home; 7.8% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12,044 | 14.3% |
| Government and government enterprises | 8,617 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7,761 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7,098 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6,798 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6,735 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4,861 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 4,809 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 4,684 | 5.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4,499 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3,450 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 2,481 | 2.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,973 | 2.3% |
| Information | 1,893 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 1,824 | 2.2% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 1,463 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 1,276 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 808 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 350 | 0.4% |
| Educational services | 268 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 17,300 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 33,700 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 28,300 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 90,700 | -2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 5,000 | -2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 24,600 | +0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 34,700 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 73,100 | +1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 42,800 | +3.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 16,000 | +6.0% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 86,200 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 452,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 45,080 | 105.0 | 0.92 | $48,050 | $34,930 | $71,930 | +1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 35,690 | 83.1 | 0.94 | $34,040 | $22,260 | $47,570 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 42,960 | 100.0 | 1.14 | $49,190 | $35,060 | $80,020 | +11% |
| Sales and Related | 36,780 | 85.6 | 0.99 | $37,840 | $28,880 | $86,740 | -2% |
| Management | 26,920 | 62.7 | 0.88 | $103,440 | $57,790 | $185,100 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 22,100 | 51.5 | 0.76 | $76,870 | $49,640 | $124,840 | -7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 30,480 | 71.0 | 1.12 | $79,920 | $47,250 | $158,980 | -8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 25,050 | 58.3 | 1.00 | $55,140 | $36,400 | $82,850 | -9% |
| Production | 23,910 | 55.7 | 1.01 | $50,750 | $37,140 | $85,160 | +8% |
| Healthcare Support | 18,000 | 41.9 | 0.83 | $44,240 | $35,650 | $56,080 | +15% |
| Construction and Extraction | 34,720 | 80.8 | 1.96 | $61,180 | $45,050 | $97,670 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 22,760 | 53.0 | 1.35 | $61,990 | $39,480 | $103,300 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 6,920 | 16.1 | 0.48 | $81,970 | $51,690 | $129,370 | -25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 13,120 | 30.5 | 1.04 | $37,950 | $30,510 | $57,280 | +1% |
| Protective Service | 7,990 | 18.6 | 0.77 | $58,350 | $31,730 | $91,170 | +17% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,840 | 27.6 | 1.32 | $33,430 | $23,220 | $54,010 | -8% |
| Community and Social Service | 6,360 | 14.8 | 0.86 | $60,640 | $39,430 | $82,330 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,030 | 14.0 | 0.83 | $85,170 | $53,880 | $136,060 | -14% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,940 | 11.5 | 0.87 | $49,080 | $30,730 | $90,360 | -22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 4,630 | 10.8 | 1.14 | $71,750 | $48,530 | $120,250 | -13% |
| Legal | 2,170 | 5.1 | 0.60 | $81,110 | $47,930 | $171,100 | -21% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 980 | 2.3 | 0.82 | $46,450 | $36,150 | $60,820 | +27% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 8.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.4% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | 1,070 | 1.20 | $142,040 | $105,490 | $167,940 | +1% |
| Financial Managers | 2,140 | 0.92 | $135,890 | $87,610 | $229,150 | -18% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,290 | 1.44 | $130,070 | $103,490 | $162,020 | -2% |
| Managers, All Other | 2,040 | 1.19 | $126,440 | $77,750 | $190,420 | -11% |
| Lawyers | 1,050 | 0.50 | $106,880 | $70,500 | $194,840 | -33% |
| Software Developers | 1,450 | 0.31 | $105,600 | $62,900 | $158,060 | -22% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,220 | 0.74 | $105,170 | $78,150 | $179,740 | -15% |
| Construction Managers | 1,450 | 1.38 | $102,070 | $63,470 | $168,570 | -11% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,380 | 1.35 | $98,190 | $63,290 | $143,740 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,150 | 1.15 | $98,170 | $52,000 | $184,720 | -7% |
| Project Management Specialists | 2,020 | 0.69 | $96,160 | $62,300 | $139,320 | -6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1,920 | 1.13 | $90,600 | $59,990 | $139,570 | +13% |
| Loan Officers | 1,370 | 1.81 | $84,650 | $58,010 | $146,640 | +10% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 4,350 | 1.94 | $81,370 | $60,320 | $146,860 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 11,340 | 1.21 | $80,730 | $65,520 | $103,480 | -17% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,810 | 0.60 | $80,500 | $51,870 | $131,620 | -3% |
| Wellhead Pumpers | 1,540 | 30.98 | $79,820 | $61,530 | $98,570 | +14% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,650 | 0.89 | $76,350 | $52,450 | $129,200 | +3% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,720 | 3.54 | $76,030 | $52,000 | $101,830 | +16% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 4,430 | 1.11 | $75,730 | $49,330 | $124,960 | -10% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 1,710 | 0.68 | $75,630 | $50,520 | $116,990 | -0% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 1,630 | 0.88 | $74,500 | $58,620 | $91,440 | -2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 4,180 | 1.22 | $74,250 | $45,060 | $131,750 | +3% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 1,460 | 1.10 | $71,220 | $46,770 | $161,130 | +14% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,830 | 0.46 | $68,720 | $43,220 | $103,210 | -1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhead Pumpers | 1,540 | 30.98 | $79,820 | $61,530 | $98,570 | +14% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 3,000 | 25.16 | $60,810 | $37,600 | $88,410 | +5% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 2,460 | 19.77 | $60,480 | $38,850 | $78,290 | +29% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 4,890 | 3.70 | $62,150 | $49,840 | $100,570 | +4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,720 | 3.54 | $76,030 | $52,000 | $101,830 | +16% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,240 | 2.91 | $60,630 | $47,400 | $78,510 | +21% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 1,510 | 2.85 | $54,200 | $38,520 | $81,340 | +19% |
| Childcare Workers | 4,030 | 2.81 | $30,290 | $23,310 | $37,070 | -13% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 2,590 | 2.26 | $62,000 | $46,660 | $83,290 | +15% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 1,790 | 2.23 | $66,110 | $46,790 | $91,520 | +7% |
| Tellers | 1,990 | 2.19 | $39,300 | $37,100 | $47,780 | -9% |
| Parts Salespersons | 1,610 | 2.16 | $48,600 | $34,890 | $68,640 | +26% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,560 | 2.11 | $65,990 | $51,210 | $104,350 | +2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 1,190 | 2.09 | $57,710 | $46,500 | $71,440 | +1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,870 | 2.08 | $60,910 | $47,990 | $83,330 | +4% |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 1,630 | 2.01 | $36,910 | $31,140 | $46,320 | +4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 4,350 | 1.94 | $81,370 | $60,320 | $146,860 | +2% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 1,390 | 1.92 | $34,530 | $30,550 | $37,250 | -2% |
| Bartenders | 3,960 | 1.90 | $29,040 | $18,850 | $57,050 | -15% |
| Loan Officers | 1,370 | 1.81 | $84,650 | $58,010 | $146,640 | +10% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 1,180 | 1.72 | $37,100 | $24,330 | $75,210 | -22% |
| Nursing Assistants | 6,840 | 1.71 | $45,820 | $35,130 | $51,380 | +8% |
| Electricians | 3,570 | 1.71 | $65,710 | $46,440 | $101,020 | +4% |
| Construction Laborers | 5,050 | 1.67 | $49,070 | $38,990 | $71,210 | +4% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 1,740 | 1.54 | $38,610 | $19,550 | $62,320 | -0% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 255 federal job postings open now in North Dakota (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 55 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Indian Health Service | 35 |
| Air Force Global Strike Command | 16 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 15 |
| Air Combat Command | 9 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 8 |
| Western Area Power Administration | 8 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 6 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 5 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 5 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 5 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 5 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Nurse | 17 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Medical Officer | 11 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 9 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Practical Nurse | 5 |
| Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist | 5 |
| Electronics Engineering | 5 |
| Information Technology Management | 5 |
| High Voltage Electrician | 5 |
| Recreation Aid And Assistant | 5 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 4 |
| General Engineering | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Contracting | 4 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (218 postings).
The median wage in North Dakota is $52,480 a year ($25.23 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+3%). The 10th percentile earns $31,330 and the 90th $103,160.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 45,080 | 105.0 | 0.92 | $48,050 | $34,930 | $71,930 | +1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 35,690 | 83.1 | 0.94 | $34,040 | $22,260 | $47,570 | -3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 42,960 | 100.0 | 1.14 | $49,190 | $35,060 | $80,020 | +11% |
| Sales and Related | 36,780 | 85.6 | 0.99 | $37,840 | $28,880 | $86,740 | -2% |
| Management | 26,920 | 62.7 | 0.88 | $103,440 | $57,790 | $185,100 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 22,100 | 51.5 | 0.76 | $76,870 | $49,640 | $124,840 | -7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 30,480 | 71.0 | 1.12 | $79,920 | $47,250 | $158,980 | -8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 25,050 | 58.3 | 1.00 | $55,140 | $36,400 | $82,850 | -9% |
| Production | 23,910 | 55.7 | 1.01 | $50,750 | $37,140 | $85,160 | +8% |
| Healthcare Support | 18,000 | 41.9 | 0.83 | $44,240 | $35,650 | $56,080 | +15% |
| Construction and Extraction | 34,720 | 80.8 | 1.96 | $61,180 | $45,050 | $97,670 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 22,760 | 53.0 | 1.35 | $61,990 | $39,480 | $103,300 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 6,920 | 16.1 | 0.48 | $81,970 | $51,690 | $129,370 | -25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 13,120 | 30.5 | 1.04 | $37,950 | $30,510 | $57,280 | +1% |
| Protective Service | 7,990 | 18.6 | 0.77 | $58,350 | $31,730 | $91,170 | +17% |
| Personal Care and Service | 11,840 | 27.6 | 1.32 | $33,430 | $23,220 | $54,010 | -8% |
| Community and Social Service | 6,360 | 14.8 | 0.86 | $60,640 | $39,430 | $82,330 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 6,030 | 14.0 | 0.83 | $85,170 | $53,880 | $136,060 | -14% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,940 | 11.5 | 0.87 | $49,080 | $30,730 | $90,360 | -22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 4,630 | 10.8 | 1.14 | $71,750 | $48,530 | $120,250 | -13% |
| Legal | 2,170 | 5.1 | 0.60 | $81,110 | $47,930 | $171,100 | -21% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 980 | 2.3 | 0.82 | $46,450 | $36,150 | $60,820 | +27% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In North Dakota ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 2.50% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 89.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $954 |
| Median home value | $249,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 62.9% |
| Poverty rate | 10.8% |
| Drive alone to work | 77.9% |
| Public transit to work | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.8% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.7% of residents of North Dakota were born abroad (36,966 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 3,543 |
| Philippines | 2,985 |
| Canada | 2,865 |
| Liberia | 2,792 |
| India | 1,707 |
| Somalia | 1,167 |
| Nigeria | 1,060 |
| Ghana | 918 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 832 |
| Korea | 771 |
| Nepal | 706 |
| Kenya | 703 |
| Germany | 686 |
| South Africa | 617 |
| Vietnam | 615 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 2.50% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
2.2% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$76,657 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
255 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.