Energy & Agriculture
Top Sector
$48,900
Median Salary
Historical data
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Data table
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median Salary ($) | 48900 | 59540 |
National ranking
How states rank by manufacturing share of jobs.
| #1 | New York | 740,000 |
| #2 | Utah | 165,000 |
| #3 | Maine | 82,000 |
| #4 | New Hampshire | 55,000 |
| #5 | New Mexico | 22,000 |
| #6 | Vermont | 30 |
| #7 | Florida | 22% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 15.7% |
| #9 | Washington | 15.7% |
| #10 | Montana | 14.5% |
| #11 | Minnesota | 14.5% |
| #12 | Michigan | 13.7% |
| #13 | Ohio | 12.1% |
| #14 | Colorado | 10.5% |
| #15 | Oregon | 10.5% |
| #16 | Illinois | 10% |
| #17 | North Carolina | 9.4% |
| #18 | Georgia | 8.2% |
| #19 | New Jersey | 6.8% |
| #20 | Arizona | 6.2% |
| #21 | Virginia | 5.9% |
| #22 | South Dakota | 4.5% |
| #23 | Alaska | 3% |
| #24 | Delaware | 1 |
| #25 | Rhode Island | 1 |
| #26 | Wyoming | 1 |
| #27 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #28 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Occupational demand in North Dakota centers heavily on energy extraction and agriculture, with truck drivers, well operators, and farm workers among the state's most in-demand roles alongside a growing healthcare sector.
Did you know?
- Truck driving is one of the most common occupations in North Dakota due to oilfield logistics needs.
- UND hosts the largest civilian pilot training program in the country, feeding the state's aviation workforce.