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Bismarck Employment

Employment and Industries in the Bismarck, North Dakota Area

The tables here illustrate essential information about work and employment in the area. Information includes:

  • A table of the most numerous types of work found here, both for jobs generally requiring college degrees and jobs not requiring college degrees.
  • A table listing those careers significantly more common in Bismarck than in other US cities; this is useful both for career planning and for understanding the nature of Bismarck.
  • A list of the highest-paying jobs in Bismarck.
  • A list of any large public companies in Bismarck.

Most Popular Jobs in Bismarck, North Dakota Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,73050,250$39,650 - 63,18024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education79045,750$32,580 - 63,74014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products64043,100$21,290 - 68,3008%51%
4Accountants and auditors56049,270$31,830 - 74,99018%79%
5Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education40044,580$29,010 - 62,4006%96%
6Social and human service assistants27024,180$17,060 - 31,96034%58%
7Civil engineers27064,240$43,670 - 101,21018%87%
8Financial managers22093,590$53,650 - 142,68013%60%
9Chief executives220151,930$69,600 - 2%65%
10Computer software engineers, applications21052,710$38,750 - 70,56045%85%
11Social and community service managers20052,100$41,370 - 65,92025%72%
12Managers, all other19070,270$38,880 - 114,4807%55%
13Lawyers17091,370$49,730 - 11%99%
14Graphic designers17034,200$25,620 - 50,91010%55%
15Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation15043,840$30,010 - 67,6305%58%
16Computer programmers14043,360$30,480 - 65,6800%73%
17Medical and health services managers14066,890$42,990 - 97,93016%57%
18Sales managers13075,880$38,140 - 104,93010%69%
19Advertising sales agents12058,250$33,440 - 111,10020%56%
20Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school12048,760$35,540 - 65,40020%87%
21Network and computer systems administrators11046,370$31,420 - 66,27027%50%
22Pharmacists11090,130$76,780 - 103,84022%97%
23Training and development specialists11052,600$31,610 - 89,43018%56%
24Financial analysts11054,670$38,550 - 74,17034%87%
25Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products11079,830$34,940 - 139,62012%51%
26Environmental scientists and specialists, including health10046,740$34,130 - 65,75025%93%
27Computer and information systems managers10075,510$42,790 - 123,08016%73%
28Surveyors10052,960$37,330 - 75,44024%82%
29Medical and clinical laboratory technologists10046,120$35,430 - 59,24012%51%
30Network systems and data communications analysts10052,880$40,200 - 65,59053%57%
31Computer systems analysts10060,160$37,540 - 84,16029%68%
32Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other9053,560$36,080 - 75,77017%56%
33Management analysts9073,390$43,100 - 102,48022%78%
34Public relations specialists9049,260$27,350 - 81,16018%81%
35Child, family, and school social workers9041,640$31,140 - 51,73019%77%
36Physical therapists8057,120$45,490 - 72,52027%89%
37Medical and clinical laboratory technicians8033,130$24,240 - 44,56015%51%
38Engineering managers8090,560$58,330 - 134,5207%84%
39Medical and public health social workers8036,970$26,860 - 50,15024%77%
40Computer specialists, all other8055,840$33,870 - 82,58015%68%
41Educational, vocational, and school counselors8051,710$34,100 - 65,66013%73%
42Librarians7041,850$29,910 - 55,2604%85%
43Natural sciences managers7079,640$56,720 - 103,83011%93%
44Electrical engineers7075,600$52,550 - 110,7206%81%
45Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors7039,230$27,370 - 50,11034%73%
46Speech-language pathologists7052,490$39,700 - 66,06011%98%
47Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents6078,000$27,520 - 135,53025%67%
48Rehabilitation counselors60 $ - 23%73%
49Education administrators, elementary and secondary school6088,230$55,040 - 107,6108%78%
50Biological technicians6031,430$20,770 - 50,21016%60%
51Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists6046,960$28,480 - 92,24018%56%
52Coaches and scouts60 $ - 15%60%
53Public relations managers6062,910$40,230 - 93,40017%75%
54Occupational therapists5050,160$42,470 - 61,90023%90%
55Merchandise displayers and window trimmers5021,540$16,780 - 29,11011%55%
56Education administrators, all other5051,450$37,850 - 64,95013%78%
57Vocational education teachers, secondary school4049,480$33,010 - 64,2600%96%
58Community and social service specialists, all other40 $ - 25%58%
59Marketing managers4086,780$47,390 - 147,36014%69%
60Mental health and substance abuse social workers4035,410$27,390 - 45,34030%77%
61Optometrists40135,230$31,040 - 11%100%
62Reporters and correspondents4031,510$18,920 - 39,9701%85%
63Special education teachers, secondary school4049,250$35,940 - 66,4809%87%
64Editors4041,910$26,500 - 62,9502%81%
65Sales and related workers, all other4035,880$27,670 - 45,33014%62%
66Occupational health and safety specialists3063,760$38,060 - 89,0408%72%
67Veterinarians3077,310$55,820 - 121,35035%100%
68Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists3059,440$36,340 - 94,25018%56%
69Commercial pilots3065,210$47,430 - 88,82013%74%
70Floral designers3022,460$15,290 - 30,7500%55%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons2,10026,840$14,090 - 44,77012%25%
2Cashiers1,91016,840$12,990 - 22,530-2%10%
3Office clerks, general1,44022,060$15,330 - 30,02013%19%
4Waiters and waitresses1,24016,950$12,850 - 27,05011%14%
5Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,10030,430$21,350 - 40,97013%16%
6Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,06024,110$20,490 - 30,03018%7%
7Executive secretaries and administrative assistants1,04034,700$22,890 - 50,80015%18%
8Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer97033,370$22,790 - 48,99010%4%
9Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners94023,820$16,800 - 32,65015%4%
10Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand82021,780$14,350 - 32,0602%5%
11Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food78016,290$13,070 - 19,99018%5%
12Stock clerks and order fillers74021,280$15,720 - 28,850-7%8%
13Maids and housekeeping cleaners69019,860$14,700 - 24,96013%5%
14First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers61041,160$23,850 - 62,6506%29%
15Cooks, restaurant59018,200$13,620 - 24,29012%5%
16First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers58037,040$23,100 - 53,2304%25%
17Carpenters58029,160$21,160 - 39,47010%6%
18General and operations managers57092,380$46,520 - 154,5602%48%
19Teacher assistants56027,950$21,710 - 34,66010%18%
20Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive53030,280$21,180 - 40,4901%18%
21Receptionists and information clerks47023,370$17,280 - 31,24017%13%
22Construction laborers44026,660$19,620 - 32,88011%5%
23Child care workers44017,240$13,010 - 24,69018%15%
24Food preparation workers40019,950$14,010 - 27,22015%7%
25Maintenance and repair workers, general39036,670$19,030 - 60,02010%6%
26Personal and home care aides38018,510$15,720 - 21,08051%10%
27Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators38036,210$27,100 - 48,4508%3%
28Recreation workers38023,510$13,740 - 36,98013%47%
29Tellers37023,020$17,770 - 30,06014%16%
30Bartenders37017,820$13,110 - 24,41011%17%
31Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses37036,440$29,030 - 42,40014%7%
32Driver/sales workers34024,820$16,700 - 33,880-4%4%
33Residential advisors34019,980$16,950 - 24,36019%28%
34Landscaping and groundskeeping workers33025,310$17,730 - 34,74018%6%
35First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers33030,430$21,490 - 41,43011%14%
36First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers32046,930$33,540 - 66,5309%10%
37Truck drivers, light or delivery services32026,730$14,730 - 49,0308%4%
38Home health aides31022,170$17,800 - 25,72049%7%
39Electricians28040,770$24,620 - 62,8507%7%
40Automotive service technicians and mechanics27033,410$17,600 - 55,08014%4%
41Security guards26025,340$18,640 - 32,18017%13%
42Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop25019,080$13,440 - 25,71010%8%
43Insurance sales agents240 13%45%
44Parts salespersons24026,770$17,460 - 38,960-1%6%
45Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists24022,660$13,820 - 31,25012%6%
46Business operations specialists, all other23056,290$38,920 - 80,07021%49%
47Cooks, institution and cafeteria23020,560$13,830 - 28,13011%5%
48Dishwashers22016,380$13,060 - 20,32010%3%
49Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop22015,720$12,990 - 19,43010%17%
50Counter and rental clerks22016,060$12,740 - 21,50023%16%
51Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks22032,790$19,130 - 47,2804%6%
52Billing and posting clerks and machine operators21026,970$19,250 - 37,6604%15%
53Bill and account collectors20028,850$16,410 - 46,57023%13%
54Gaming dealers20019,570$13,700 - 27,03024%11%
55Gaming and sports book writers and runners19020,410$12,960 - 41,29028%11%
56Medical secretaries18025,790$21,050 - 31,44017%18%
57Legal secretaries17030,070$21,540 - 39,51012%18%
58Computer support specialists17036,600$22,690 - 50,53013%43%
59Loan officers16049,170$22,090 - 82,26012%49%
60Insurance claims and policy processing clerks16029,910$22,180 - 38,7000%22%
61First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers16056,960$32,530 - 92,8807%13%
62Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists15038,440$28,930 - 49,90012%3%
63Construction managers15082,820$43,610 - 157,93016%29%
64Cleaners of vehicles and equipment15018,870$13,620 - 26,06014%3%
65Police and sheriff's patrol officers15040,820$34,580 - 50,68011%33%
66Medical assistants14027,130$21,540 - 32,56035%10%
67Bus drivers, school14035,150$23,040 - 50,0409%4%
68Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters14037,760$27,630 - 52,42011%4%
69Cement masons and concrete finishers14034,730$26,960 - 46,17011%2%
70First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers13065,370$32,440 - 102,670-4%15%
71File clerks13021,780$14,300 - 32,520-40%20%
72Vocational education teachers, postsecondary13045,090$34,580 - 55,6800%0%
73Medical transcriptionists13027,640$20,950 - 38,75014%10%
74Postal service mail carriers130 1%11%
75Civil engineering technicians13039,410$28,120 - 51,46010%18%
76Dental assistants12032,150$24,470 - 40,83029%9%
77Helpers--production workers12023,050$20,600 - 25,5500%4%
78Loan interviewers and clerks12027,130$21,140 - 38,9800%24%
79Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines11045,960$34,410 - 62,45012%3%
80Sales representatives, services, all other11068,370$35,410 - 118,52028%48%
81Cost estimators11047,780$30,460 - 64,39019%32%
82Automotive body and related repairers11038,700$22,490 - 53,76012%3%
83Highway maintenance workers11037,640$29,160 - 48,3509%5%
84Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers11016,690$13,110 - 20,76019%31%
85Order clerks11022,500$13,490 - 34,680-23%16%
86Administrative services managers11057,920$35,150 - 89,25012%40%
87Food batchmakers10020,780$13,290 - 28,68011%5%
88Dental hygienists10056,810$44,590 - 66,45030%33%
89Opticians, dispensing10026,960$18,350 - 36,9509%15%
90Medical records and health information technicians10031,270$21,970 - 41,84018%12%
91First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers9030,710$19,440 - 42,00016%26%
92Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products9085,320$31,210 - 0%36%
93Painters, construction and maintenance9032,600$22,440 - 42,58012%6%
94Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks9017,790$13,530 - 22,91017%14%
95Physicians and surgeons, all other90 0%0%
96Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping9035,900$24,030 - 49,59011%29%
97Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products9056,230$40,250 - 78,3500%42%
98Switchboard operators, including answering service9031,730$20,360 - 48,230-7%10%
99Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers9056,300$35,340 - 72,7503%13%
100Pharmacy technicians9028,690$22,430 - 36,56032%16%
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Jobs More Common Near Bismarck Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Gaming and sports book writers and runners20,41019069.6
Residential advisors19,98034022.6
Gaming dealers19,5702007.9
Surveyors52,9601005.2
Opticians, dispensing26,9601004.9
Social and community service managers52,1002004.6
Medical transcriptionists27,6401304.4
Civil engineering technicians39,4101304.1
Recreation workers23,5103803.8
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary45,0901303.6
Food batchmakers20,7801003.5
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health46,7401003.4
Highway maintenance workers37,6401103.3
Parts salespersons26,7702403
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers16,6901102.9
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators36,2103802.9
Civil engineers64,2402702.6
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines45,9601102.5
Driver/sales workers24,8203402.5
Social and human service assistants24,1802702.3
Personal and home care aides18,5103802.3
Maids and housekeeping cleaners19,8606902.1
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants24,1101,0602.1
Graphic designers34,2001702.1
Chief executives151,9302202
Automotive body and related repairers38,7001102
Child care workers17,2404402
Bartenders17,8203702
Advertising sales agents58,2501201.9
Cooks, institution and cafeteria20,5602301.9
Insurance sales agents 2401.9
Cement masons and concrete finishers34,7301401.9
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks29,9101601.8
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants34,7001,0401.8
Registered nurses50,2501,7301.8
Carpenters29,1605801.8
Cooks, restaurant18,2005901.7
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists22,6602401.7
Tellers23,0203701.7
Construction managers82,8201501.7
Legal secretaries30,0701701.7
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists38,4401501.7
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,3709701.7
File clerks21,7801301.6
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists46,1201001.6
Medical records and health information technicians31,2701001.6
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop15,7202201.6
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks30,4301,1001.6
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school48,7601201.6
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation43,8401501.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Bismarck, North Dakota Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Bus drivers, school35,1501.34140
Sales representatives, services, all other68,3701.32110
Teacher assistants27,9501.26560
Advertising sales agents58,2501.24120
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers65,3701.24130
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks32,7901.15220
Retail salespersons26,8401.12,100
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products79,8301.1110
Highway maintenance workers37,6401.07110
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines45,9601.07110
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop19,0801.07250
Maintenance and repair workers, general36,6701.07390
Training and development specialists52,6001.04110
Home health aides22,1701.04310
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers25,3101.04330
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners23,8201.04940
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive30,2801.04530
Food preparation workers19,9501.04400
Maids and housekeeping cleaners19,8601.04690
Financial managers93,5901.01220
Chief executives151,9301.01220
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers30,4301.01330
Security guards25,3401260
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants24,11011,060
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers56,9601160
Dental assistants32,1501120
Automotive body and related repairers38,7000.98110
Construction managers82,8200.98150
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists38,4400.98150
Receptionists and information clerks23,3700.98470
Helpers--production workers23,0500.98120
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school48,7600.97120
Recreation workers23,5100.97380
Tellers23,0200.97370
Medical assistants27,1300.97140
General and operations managers92,3800.96570
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers37,0400.96580
Business operations specialists, all other56,2900.96230
Dishwashers16,3800.95220
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks30,4300.951,100
Driver/sales workers24,8200.95340
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food16,2900.95780
Cement masons and concrete finishers34,7300.94140
Bill and account collectors28,8500.94200
Stock clerks and order fillers21,2800.93740
Gaming and sports book writers and runners20,4100.93190
Personal and home care aides18,5100.93380
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary45,0900.93130
Truck drivers, light or delivery services26,7300.92320
File clerks21,7800.92130

Highest Paying Jobs in Bismarck, North Dakota Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general200,97040
Family and general practitioners199,66070
Dentists, general169,340 
Chief executives151,930220
Optometrists135,23040
Financial managers93,590220
General and operations managers92,380570
Lawyers91,370170
Engineering managers90,56080
Pharmacists90,130110
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school88,23060
Marketing managers86,78040
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products85,32090
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers83,20050
Construction managers82,820150
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products79,830110
Natural sciences managers79,64070
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents78,00060
Veterinarians77,31030
Mechanical engineers76,880 
Sales managers75,880130
Electrical engineers75,60070
Computer and information systems managers75,510100
Management analysts73,39090
Managers, all other70,270190
Sales representatives, services, all other68,370110
Medical and health services managers66,890140
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers65,370130
Commercial pilots65,21030
Civil engineers64,240270
Occupational health and safety specialists63,76030
Public relations managers62,91060
Electrical power-line installers and repairers61,48040
Computer systems analysts60,160100
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers60,14050
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists59,44030
Advertising sales agents58,250120
Administrative services managers57,920110
Physical therapists57,12080
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers56,960160
Dental hygienists56,810100
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers56,30090
Business operations specialists, all other56,290230
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products56,23090
Computer specialists, all other55,84080
Financial analysts54,670110
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators54,01060
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other53,56090
Property, real estate, and community association managers53,43060
Surveyors52,960100

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