First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Salary in North Dakota
At $81,370 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in North Dakota is close to the national median of $79,920 (+2%); North Dakota ranks 20th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers earn 55% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $97,610 in Minnesota) and South Dakota and Montana pay less (down to $76,910 in Montana). North Dakota employs 4,350 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, 10.1 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.94 means the occupation is more concentrated 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 | $29.00 | $31.94 | $39.12 | $56.25 | $70.61 | $45.46 | 4,350 | 10.13 | 1.94 |
| Annual | $60,320 | $66,440 | $81,370 | $116,990 | $146,860 | $94,560 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $25.62 | $30.48 | $38.42 | $48.78 | $61.66 | $41.56 | 812,210 | – | – |
| Annual | $53,280 | $63,400 | $79,920 | $101,460 | $128,260 | $86,450 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 20th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.94
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.13
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 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | $39.75 | $82,680 | $60,980 | $124,660 | 420 | 12.49 | 2.39 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $37.54 | $78,080 | $58,730 | $121,740 | 1,000 | 6.75 | 1.29 |
| Bismarck, ND | $36.79 | $76,530 | $56,630 | $123,870 | 400 | 5.66 | 1.08 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $36.74 | $76,430 | $55,350 | $116,640 | 280 | 5.39 | 1.03 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48.55 | $100,980 | $61,410 | $164,730 | 1,900 | 21.80 | 4.17 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $35.88 | $74,620 | $45,650 | $108,890 | 410 | 6.51 | 1.25 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $39.12 | $81,370 | 4,350 | 1.94 |
| Minnesota | $46.93 | $97,610 | 13,580 | 0.88 |
| Montana | $36.98 | $76,910 | 4,350 | 1.63 |
| South Dakota | $37.35 | $77,690 | 2,360 | 0.99 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (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.