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Average salary by job family in Minot
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $119,270 |
|---|---|
| Management | $110,430 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,650 |
| Legal | $86,540 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $82,940 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,310 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,100 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $68,910 |
| Construction and Extraction | $64,400 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,000 |
| Protective Service | $60,470 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,550 |
| Production | $54,560 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $52,170 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $50,380 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,150 |
| Sales and Related | $48,100 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,100 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,450 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,130 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,430 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,380 |
Highest-paying jobs in Minot
- Chief Executives$173,010
- Financial Managers$147,610
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$136,980
- Physician Assistants$126,870
- Sales Managers$126,460
- Managers, All Other$125,620
- Nurse Practitioners$124,200
- Lawyers$122,470
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121,580
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$111,570
Most common jobs in Minot and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,420 | $36,800 | $35,290 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,400 | $31,080 | $30,080 |
| General and Operations Managers | 950 | $109,650 | $93,120 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 880 | $64,690 | $61,030 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 880 | $40,030 | $36,860 |
| Cashiers | 850 | $32,480 | $30,570 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 740 | $39,740 | $38,040 |
| Office Clerks, General | 660 | $52,530 | $50,160 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 640 | $44,340 | $44,560 |
| Registered Nurses | 620 | $79,490 | $80,490 |
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Cost of living in Minot
Prices in the Minot area are 13% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 87.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,600 therefore buys what $69,633 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $268,181, 3.4 times the median household income of $79,195.
$268,181typical home value
$79,195median household income
87.0BEA price parity
76,773metro population
Take-home pay in Minot
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,590 | $31,580 | $2,632 |
| Median wage | $48,940 | $41,503 | $3,459 |
| Average wage | $60,600 | $50,872 | $4,239 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,100 | $58,059 | $4,838 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Minot
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical10 jobs
- Physician Assistants$127K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Physical Therapists$85K
- Occupational Therapists$83K
- Registered Nurses$79K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$78K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
Management12 jobs
- Chief Executives$173K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$137K
- Sales Managers$126K
- Managers, All Other$126K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$122K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$112K
- General and Operations Managers$110K
- Construction Managers$109K
- Social and Community Service Managers$86K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$60K
Architecture and Engineering1 jobs
- Civil Engineers$103K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical3 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Compliance Officers$91K
- Loan Officers$89K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$83K
- Management Analysts$81K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Accountants and Auditors$78K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$98K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$68K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$64K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68K
- Electricians$67K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Roofers$57K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57K
- Carpenters$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$56K
- Construction Laborers$53K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$53K
Community and Social Service4 jobs
Protective Service6 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
Production7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- Wellhead Pumpers$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65K
- Bus Drivers, School$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$57K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Office and Administrative Support17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$58K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Office Clerks, General$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Tellers$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99K
- Insurance Sales Agents$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$51K
- Parts Salespersons$50K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Healthcare Support4 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Bartenders$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
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Salary in Minot: questions
What is a good salary in Minot?
Half of all workers in the Minot metro earn less than $48,940 and the average is $60,600. Earning more than $70,100 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Minot to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $61,573, because prices here are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minot?
Chief Executives ($173,010), Financial Managers ($147,610), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($136,980).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Minot, ND (33500), all occupations and 160 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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