First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Salary in North Dakota
At $68,720 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers in North Dakota is close to the national median of $69,500 (−1%); North Dakota ranks 20th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $76,440 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $62,530 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 1,830 first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers, 4.26 per 1,000 jobs, the 49th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.46 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 | $20.78 | $25.88 | $33.04 | $40.91 | $49.62 | $34.83 | 1,830 | 4.26 | 0.46 |
| Annual | $43,220 | $53,830 | $68,720 | $85,090 | $103,210 | $72,440 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $21.93 | $26.90 | $33.41 | $40.91 | $50.34 | $35.33 | 1,436,680 | – | – |
| Annual | $45,610 | $55,950 | $69,500 | $85,090 | $104,710 | $73,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 20th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 49th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.46
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.26
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 office and administrative support 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $35.71 | $74,270 | $45,890 | $104,120 | 310 | 4.39 | 0.47 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $32.90 | $68,420 | $41,500 | $97,170 | 230 | 4.46 | 0.48 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $32.57 | $67,750 | $46,730 | $99,360 | 860 | 5.81 | 0.63 |
| Minot, ND | $31.76 | $66,060 | $41,950 | $106,020 | 130 | 3.95 | 0.43 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $34.25 | $71,230 | $39,110 | $120,330 | 250 | 2.89 | 0.31 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $29.58 | $61,530 | $39,520 | $93,530 | 190 | 2.98 | 0.32 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $33.04 | $68,720 | 1,830 | 0.46 |
| Minnesota | $36.75 | $76,440 | 21,690 | 0.80 |
| Montana | $30.07 | $62,550 | 4,030 | 0.85 |
| South Dakota | $30.06 | $62,530 | 1,750 | 0.42 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support 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.