First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in North Dakota
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in North Dakota is $76,350 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+3%); the state ranks 19th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 45% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $78,550 in Minnesota) and South Dakota and Montana pay less (down to $68,760 in Montana). North Dakota employs 1,650 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 3.84 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.89 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 | $25.21 | $29.18 | $36.71 | $42.94 | $62.11 | $38.66 | 1,650 | 3.84 | 0.89 |
| Annual | $52,450 | $60,690 | $76,350 | $89,310 | $129,200 | $80,420 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.66 | $28.19 | $35.79 | $44.08 | $52.28 | $36.83 | 673,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,130 | $58,630 | $74,450 | $91,680 | $108,750 | $76,600 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.89
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.84
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 production and operating 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $36.74 | $76,410 | $53,040 | $95,580 | 580 | 3.88 | 0.90 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $36.23 | $75,360 | $53,080 | $101,800 | 220 | 4.32 | 1.00 |
| Bismarck, ND | $34.72 | $72,210 | $51,230 | $136,640 | 210 | 2.89 | 0.67 |
| Minot, ND | $31.20 | $64,900 | $45,090 | $128,230 | 60 | 1.77 | 0.41 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $43.09 | $89,620 | $58,240 | $144,860 | 340 | 3.94 | 0.91 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $35.28 | $73,370 | $51,520 | $101,850 | 370 | 5.76 | 1.33 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $36.71 | $76,350 | 1,650 | 0.89 |
| Minnesota | $37.76 | $78,550 | 13,380 | 1.05 |
| Montana | $33.06 | $68,760 | 1,860 | 0.84 |
| South Dakota | $35.12 | $73,040 | 1,930 | 0.97 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating 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.