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North Dakota Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+159 this week — 162 added vs 3 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.60/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)

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 792 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$18.07/hr n=7
Full-time26$83k n=4—
Contract7——
Intern6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail294—$18.07/hr n=10
Food Service / Restaurants278——
Healthcare133——
Consumer Goods63—$18.07/hr n=6
Energy45——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager141
  • Retail Associate71
  • Crew / Cashier63
  • Food Service41
  • Restaurant Manager / GM34
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead20

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

  • Retail294
  • Food Service / Restaurants278
  • Healthcare133
  • Consumer Goods63
  • Energy45
  • Manufacturing41

Employment mix

  • Unspecified718 · 91%
  • Part-time35 · 4%
  • Full-time26 · 3%
  • Contract7 · 1%
  • Intern6 · 1%

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