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North Dakota Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.10/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+95 this week — 138 added vs 43 removed)

North Dakota job market overview (May 2026)

The North Dakota job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 777 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager142——
Retail Associate72—$18/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier60——
Food Service34——
Restaurant Manager / GM31——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time31—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time30$60k n=3—
Intern6——
Contract4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail295—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants258——
Healthcare134——
Consumer Goods67—$18.07/hr n=7
Manufacturing41——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager142
  • Retail Associate72
  • Crew / Cashier60
  • Food Service34
  • Restaurant Manager / GM31
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers40
  • Registered Nurses37
  • General and Operations Managers28
  • Cooks, Restaurant26
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers26
  • Managers, All Other19

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail295
  • Food Service / Restaurants258
  • Healthcare134
  • Consumer Goods67
  • Manufacturing41
  • Energy38

Employment mix

  • Unspecified706 · 91%
  • Part-time31 · 4%
  • Full-time30 · 4%
  • Intern6 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%

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