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North Dakota Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+99 this week — 149 added vs 50 removed)

North Dakota job market overview (May 2026)

The North Dakota job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 760 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

North Dakota job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in North Dakota.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time27$60k n=3—
Intern6——
Contract4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail295—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants246——
Healthcare133——
Consumer Goods65—$18.07/hr n=6
Energy40——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager138
  • Retail Associate71
  • Crew / Cashier58
  • Food Service36
  • Restaurant Manager / GM33
  • Cook / Kitchen18

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers40
  • Registered Nurses37
  • General and Operations Managers30
  • Cooks, Restaurant28
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers28
  • Managers, All Other20

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail295
  • Food Service / Restaurants246
  • Healthcare133
  • Consumer Goods65
  • Energy40
  • Manufacturing39

Employment mix

  • Unspecified690 · 91%
  • Part-time33 · 4%
  • Full-time27 · 4%
  • Intern6 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%

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