Cashiers Salary in North Dakota
Cashiers in North Dakota have a median of $31,460 a year, below the national $32,880 (−4%); the state ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. That is 40% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $34,620 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $29,780 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 9,510 cashiers, 22.1 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.11 is close to the national share.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $13.40 | $14.25 | $15.12 | $17.35 | $17.95 | $15.72 | 9,510 | 22.14 | 1.11 |
| Annual | $27,870 | $29,630 | $31,460 | $36,090 | $37,330 | $32,700 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $11.79 | $13.81 | $15.81 | $17.47 | $19.43 | $15.95 | 3,089,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $24,530 | $28,720 | $32,880 | $36,330 | $40,410 | $33,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.11
- Jobs per 1,000
- 22.14
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota publish a row for cashiers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $16.07 | $33,420 | $27,920 | $37,630 | 2,770 | 18.66 | 0.94 |
| Bismarck, ND | $15.99 | $33,260 | $28,800 | $38,180 | 1,390 | 19.47 | 0.98 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $14.89 | $30,980 | $27,980 | $36,880 | 1,280 | 24.60 | 1.24 |
| Minot, ND | $14.70 | $30,570 | $27,430 | $37,530 | 850 | 25.48 | 1.28 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $16.49 | $34,290 | $27,950 | $37,310 | 2,150 | 24.62 | 1.24 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $14.73 | $30,640 | $23,240 | $37,060 | 2,010 | 31.73 | 1.60 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $15.12 | $31,460 | 9,510 | 1.11 |
| Minnesota | $16.65 | $34,620 | 58,190 | 0.99 |
| Montana | $16.44 | $34,190 | 12,170 | 1.20 |
| South Dakota | $14.32 | $29,780 | 12,860 | 1.41 |
See the national page for Cashiers (every state ranked) and the North Dakota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS North Dakota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.