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North Dakota Job Market Score

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  • Pay is below the national median ($18.60/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+136 this week — 136 added vs 0 removed)

North Dakota job market overview (May 2026)

The North Dakota job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 783 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-time37$18.07/hr n=7
Full-time23$60k n=3
Contract6
Intern6

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail291$18.07/hr n=10
Food Service / Restaurants273
Healthcare132
Consumer Goods64$18.07/hr n=6
Energy45

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager141
  • Retail Associate71
  • Crew / Cashier61
  • Food Service39
  • Restaurant Manager / GM35
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead21

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers41
  • Registered Nurses37
  • General and Operations Managers31
  • Cooks, Restaurant28
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers28
  • Managers, All Other21

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail291
  • Food Service / Restaurants273
  • Healthcare132
  • Consumer Goods64
  • Energy45
  • Manufacturing41

Employment mix

  • Unspecified711 · 91%
  • Part-time37 · 5%
  • Full-time23 · 3%
  • Contract6 · 1%
  • Intern6 · 1%

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