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Fargo, ND-MN Job Market Score

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  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+22 this week — 42 added vs 20 removed)

Fargo, ND-MN job market overview (May 2026)

The Fargo, ND-MN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 190 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fargo, ND-MN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fargo, ND-MN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time24—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time14$60k n=3—
Contract5——
Intern2——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail86—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants61——
Consumer Goods39—$18.07/hr n=6
Healthcare14$100k n=3—
Manufacturing12$100k n=3—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate20
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Server / Host6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail86
  • Food Service / Restaurants61
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Healthcare14
  • Manufacturing12
  • Technology8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified143 · 75%
  • Part-time24 · 13%
  • Full-time14 · 7%
  • Contract5 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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