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Grand Forks, ND Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 34 added vs 6 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (27% appear duplicated)

Grand Forks, ND job market overview (May 2026)

The Grand Forks, ND job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 132 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Grand Forks, ND job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Grand Forks, ND.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary8——
Full-time8——
Intern2——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants85——
Retail42—$18.07/hr n=7
Consumer Goods23—$18.07/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics4——
Telecommunications3——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen18
  • Food Service14
  • Retail Associate8
  • Server / Host8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants85
  • Retail42
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Telecommunications3
  • Professional Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified97 · 73%
  • Part-time15 · 11%
  • Temporary8 · 6%
  • Full-time8 · 6%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 2%

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