Customer Service Representatives Salary in North Dakota
At $44,670 a year, the median for customer service representatives in North Dakota is close to the national median of $44,770 (0%); North Dakota ranks 24th of 51 states by median. That is 15% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $48,800 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $40,650 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 5,750 customer service representatives, 13.4 per 1,000 jobs, the 47th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 means it is less common in North Dakota than nationally.
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 | $16.44 | $18.55 | $21.48 | $25.99 | $32.86 | $22.91 | 5,750 | 13.38 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $34,190 | $38,580 | $44,670 | $54,060 | $68,350 | $47,640 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $15.27 | $17.72 | $21.53 | $24.89 | $30.57 | $22.40 | 2,595,750 | – | – |
| Annual | $31,750 | $36,870 | $44,770 | $51,780 | $63,590 | $46,590 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 47th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 13.38
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 customer service representatives, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $22.23 | $46,240 | $35,140 | $62,260 | 980 | 13.76 | 0.82 |
| Minot, ND | $21.42 | $44,560 | $29,290 | $67,020 | 390 | 11.79 | 0.71 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $20.46 | $42,560 | $31,800 | $69,140 | 580 | 11.23 | 0.67 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $19.66 | $40,900 | $30,440 | $61,530 | 2,790 | 18.76 | 1.12 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $24.24 | $50,420 | $37,200 | $75,820 | 540 | 8.58 | 0.51 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $22.96 | $47,770 | $34,490 | $77,070 | 610 | 6.96 | 0.42 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $21.48 | $44,670 | 5,750 | 0.80 |
| Minnesota | $23.46 | $48,800 | 53,340 | 1.08 |
| Montana | $21.77 | $45,290 | 4,910 | 0.57 |
| South Dakota | $19.54 | $40,650 | 6,120 | 0.80 |
See the national page for Customer Service Representatives (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.