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Grand Forks, ND Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($31.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Grand Forks, ND job market overview (June 2026)

The Grand Forks, ND job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 176 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and therapist (pt / ot / speech), with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Cook / Kitchen13——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)11—$41.50/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager11——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist10——
Crew / Cashier10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33—$32/hr n=21
Full-time5——
Temporary4——
Contract3——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants78——
Retail54—$18.07/hr n=6
Healthcare32—$39.50/hr n=16
Consumer Goods26—$18.07/hr n=6
Professional Services19—$39.50/hr n=16

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Food Service10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants78
  • Retail54
  • Healthcare32
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Professional Services19
  • Telecommunications6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified129 · 73%
  • Part-time33 · 19%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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