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North Dakota — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in North Dakota pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, North Dakota pays +23.2% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $46,450 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, North Dakota's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

North Dakota's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +23.2% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +23.2%

North Dakota — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$46,450$37,695+23.2%
2Healthcare Support Occupations$44,240$37,607+17.6%
3Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$49,190$43,676+12.6%
4Protective Service Occupations$58,350$51,939+12.3%
5Production Occupations$50,750$46,816+8.4%
6Community and Social Service Occupations$60,640$57,575+5.3%
7Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$61,990$59,120+4.9%
8Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$34,040$33,497+1.6%
9Construction and Extraction Occupations$61,180$60,202+1.6%
10Office and Administrative Support Occupations$48,050$47,910+0.3%
11Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$37,950$38,525−1.5%
12Sales and Related Occupations$37,840$39,171−3.4%
13Personal Care and Service Occupations$33,430$35,534−5.9%
14Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$55,140$61,160−9.8%
15Business and Financial Operations Occupations$76,870$85,690−10.3%
16Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$79,920$90,805−12.0%
17Architecture and Engineering Occupations$85,170$100,184−15.0%
18Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$71,750$85,407−16.0%
19Management Occupations$103,440$126,800−18.4%
20Legal Occupations$81,110$106,531−23.9%
21Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$49,080$64,550−24.0%
22Computer and Mathematical Occupations$81,970$113,425−27.7%

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Sector GUPPI for North Dakota: +23.2%State median: $46,450 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in North Dakota?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in North Dakota: +23.2% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $46,450/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in North Dakota?
Computer and Mathematical Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in North Dakota: −27.7% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $81,970/yr vs national $113,425/yr).
How does North Dakota compare to other states for sector pay?
North Dakota (ND) has 10 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 12 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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