Cost of living

Cost of living in North Dakota: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in North Dakota is about $911/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 288 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Nurse Anesthetist$14,741/mo6%
Dentist$13,118/mo7%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$9,050/mo10%
Pharmacist$8,754/mo10%
Purchasing Manager$8,736/mo10%
Physician Assistant$8,623/mo11%
IT Manager$8,584/mo11%
Financial Manager$8,292/mo11%
Optometrist$8,268/mo11%
Marketing Manager$8,112/mo11%
Natural Sciences Manager$8,109/mo11%
Nurse Practitioner$8,063/mo11%
Industrial Production Manager$7,885/mo12%
Sales Manager$7,797/mo12%
Human Resources Manager$7,736/mo12%
Administrative Services Manager$7,643/mo12%
Network Architect$7,504/mo12%
Data Scientist$7,385/mo12%
Healthcare Manager$7,049/mo13%
Information Security Analyst$7,015/mo13%
Labor Relations Specialist$6,980/mo13%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$6,899/mo13%
Electrical Engineer$6,840/mo13%
Lawyer$6,832/mo13%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,767/mo13%
Veterinarian$6,718/mo14%
Financial Advisor$6,676/mo14%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$6,581/mo14%
Software Developer$6,564/mo14%
Computer Hardware Engineer$6,548/mo14%
Public Relations Manager$6,445/mo14%
Construction Manager$6,436/mo14%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,435/mo14%
Systems Analyst$6,102/mo15%
Police and Detective$6,044/mo15%
Project Management Specialist$5,977/mo15%
Civil Engineer$5,760/mo16%
Physical Therapist$5,736/mo16%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,713/mo16%
Operations Manager$5,693/mo16%
Loan Officer$5,619/mo16%
Management Consultant$5,562/mo16%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,557/mo16%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,531/mo16%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$5,517/mo17%
Mechanical Engineer$5,505/mo17%
Computer Programmer$5,485/mo17%
Sonographer$5,414/mo17%
Operations Research Analyst$5,379/mo17%
Credit Analyst$5,333/mo17%
Dental Hygienist$5,313/mo17%
Network Administrator$5,268/mo17%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$5,234/mo17%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$5,183/mo18%
Industrial Engineer$5,182/mo18%
Financial Analyst$5,169/mo18%
Architect$5,126/mo18%
Chemist$5,115/mo18%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,088/mo18%
Occupational Therapist$5,088/mo18%
Construction Supervisor$5,078/mo18%
Social and Community Service Manager$5,076/mo18%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$5,029/mo18%
Facilities Manager$4,961/mo18%
Electrician$4,948/mo18%
Compliance Officer$4,911/mo19%
Chef$4,901/mo19%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,874/mo19%
Registered Nurse$4,870/mo19%
Database Administrator$4,833/mo19%
Medical Scientist$4,833/mo19%
Psychologist$4,817/mo19%
Instructional Coordinator$4,782/mo19%
Production and Operating Worker$4,781/mo19%
Sheet Metal Worker$4,768/mo19%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,703/mo19%
Financial Examiner$4,682/mo19%
Public Relations Specialist$4,679/mo19%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,430/mo21%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,418/mo21%
Speech Pathologist$4,382/mo21%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,376/mo21%
Police Officer$4,359/mo21%
Logistician$4,342/mo21%
Insurance Underwriter$4,334/mo21%
Dietitian$4,314/mo21%
Respiratory Therapist$4,295/mo21%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,288/mo21%
Insurance Agent$4,280/mo21%
Radiologic Technologist$4,278/mo21%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$4,260/mo21%
Cost Estimator$4,258/mo21%
Accountant$4,248/mo21%
Fundraiser$4,241/mo21%
Sales Representative$4,237/mo22%
HR Specialist$4,226/mo22%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,217/mo22%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,164/mo22%
Chiropractor$4,145/mo22%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,144/mo22%
Web Developer$4,131/mo22%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,111/mo22%
Diesel Mechanic$4,099/mo22%
HVAC Technician$4,097/mo22%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$4,057/mo22%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$4,055/mo22%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,051/mo22%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,048/mo23%
Plumber$4,048/mo23%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,046/mo23%
Social Worker$4,040/mo23%
Equipment Operator$4,031/mo23%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$4,018/mo23%
Food Service Manager$4,014/mo23%
Training and Development Specialist$4,002/mo23%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,981/mo23%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,977/mo23%
Librarian$3,961/mo23%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,944/mo23%
High School Teacher$3,944/mo23%
Machinist$3,925/mo23%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,917/mo23%
IT Support Specialist$3,915/mo23%
Property Manager$3,910/mo23%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,880/mo23%
Claims Adjuster$3,878/mo23%
Surgical Technologist$3,877/mo23%
School Counselor$3,866/mo24%
Truck Driver$3,847/mo24%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,832/mo24%
Welder$3,829/mo24%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,815/mo24%
Market Research Analyst$3,812/mo24%
Physical Therapist Assistant$3,804/mo24%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,792/mo24%
Real Estate Agent$3,785/mo24%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,764/mo24%
Tax Preparer$3,741/mo24%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,713/mo25%
Bus Drivers, School$3,712/mo25%
Dental Assistant$3,708/mo25%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,694/mo25%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,691/mo25%
Paramedic$3,639/mo25%
Special Ed Teacher$3,632/mo25%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,630/mo25%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,624/mo25%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,607/mo25%
Journalist$3,593/mo25%
Writer$3,563/mo26%
Postal Service Clerk$3,559/mo26%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,550/mo26%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,542/mo26%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,541/mo26%
Elementary School Teacher$3,504/mo26%
Carpenter$3,484/mo26%
Massage Therapist$3,474/mo26%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,471/mo26%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,437/mo27%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,399/mo27%
Security Worker$3,388/mo27%
Firefighter$3,279/mo28%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,269/mo28%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,234/mo28%
Tutor$3,221/mo28%
Parts Salesperson$3,220/mo28%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,216/mo28%
Medical Records Specialist$3,206/mo28%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,184/mo29%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,176/mo29%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,160/mo29%
Correctional Officer$3,156/mo29%
Retail Supervisor$3,156/mo29%
Auto Mechanic$3,154/mo29%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$3,151/mo29%
Roofer$3,150/mo29%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,119/mo29%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,112/mo29%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,104/mo29%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,100/mo29%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,096/mo29%
Audio and Video Technician$3,092/mo29%
Pharmacy Technician$3,090/mo29%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,073/mo30%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,068/mo30%
Editor$3,065/mo30%
Delivery Driver$3,056/mo30%
Construction Laborer$3,055/mo30%
Maintenance Worker$3,042/mo30%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,041/mo30%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,038/mo30%
Office Clerk$3,022/mo30%
Bookkeeper$3,005/mo30%
Clergy$3,001/mo30%
Interior Designer$2,995/mo30%
Producers and Director$2,991/mo30%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$2,969/mo31%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,955/mo31%
Bill and Account Collector$2,954/mo31%
Painter$2,943/mo31%
Graphic Designer$2,935/mo31%
Residential Advisor$2,932/mo31%
Food Service Supervisor$2,923/mo31%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,913/mo31%
Biological Technician$2,892/mo32%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,887/mo32%
Admin Assistant$2,867/mo32%
Skincare Specialist$2,861/mo32%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,857/mo32%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,826/mo32%
Personal Service Worker$2,825/mo32%
Warehouse Worker$2,718/mo34%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,664/mo34%
Medical Assistant$2,657/mo34%
Data Entry Keyer$2,653/mo34%
Nursing Assistant$2,642/mo34%
Phlebotomist$2,607/mo35%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,592/mo35%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,581/mo35%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,569/mo35%
Landscaper$2,566/mo36%
Customer Service Rep$2,565/mo36%
Security Guard$2,563/mo36%
Preschool Teacher$2,551/mo36%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,550/mo36%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,544/mo36%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,533/mo36%
File Clerk$2,516/mo36%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,514/mo36%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,511/mo36%
Library Technician$2,501/mo36%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,488/mo37%
EMT$2,477/mo37%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,469/mo37%
Fitness Trainer$2,464/mo37%
Recreation Worker$2,459/mo37%
Cooks, Short Order$2,451/mo37%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,449/mo37%
Teller$2,447/mo37%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,441/mo37%
Teaching Assistant$2,438/mo37%
School Bus Monitor$2,436/mo37%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$2,431/mo37%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,427/mo38%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,427/mo38%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,425/mo38%
Printing Press Operator$2,423/mo38%
Home Health Aide$2,419/mo38%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,416/mo38%
Psychiatric Technician$2,413/mo38%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,392/mo38%
Sports Coach$2,387/mo38%
Receptionist$2,378/mo38%
Baker$2,325/mo39%
Janitor$2,317/mo39%
Hairdresser$2,315/mo39%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,311/mo39%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,303/mo40%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,302/mo40%
Restaurant Cook$2,297/mo40%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,271/mo40%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,270/mo40%
Retail Salesperson$2,262/mo40%
Food Batchmaker$2,246/mo41%
Food Preparation Worker$2,235/mo41%
Couriers and Messenger$2,217/mo41%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,196/mo41%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,189/mo42%
Photographer$2,007/mo45%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$1,985/mo46%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,945/mo47%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,929/mo47%
Server$1,920/mo47%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,918/mo47%
Cashier$1,914/mo48%
Childcare Worker$1,899/mo48%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,894/mo48%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$1,893/mo48%
Animal Caretaker$1,879/mo48%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,866/mo49%
Parking Attendant$1,846/mo49%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,833/mo50%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,828/mo50%
Dishwasher$1,823/mo50%
Bartender$1,818/mo50%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,803/mo51%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,782/mo51%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,769/mo51%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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