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Fargo, ND Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 49 added vs 24 removed)

Fargo, ND job market overview (May 2026)

The Fargo, ND job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 250 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and food service, with food service / restaurants 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fargo, ND job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time40—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time19$60k n=3—
Contract4——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants99——
Retail92—$18.07/hr n=7
Consumer Goods45—$18.07/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics24——
Healthcare15——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate21
  • Food Service20
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Managers, All Other9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Cooks, Restaurant6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants99
  • Retail92
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Transportation & Logistics24
  • Healthcare15
  • Manufacturing12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified185 · 74%
  • Part-time40 · 16%
  • Full-time19 · 8%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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