Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in North Dakota
At $49,840 a year, the median for maintenance and repair workers, general in North Dakota is close to the national median of $49,590 (+1%); North Dakota ranks 26th of 51 states by median. That is 5% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $59,200 in Minnesota) and South Dakota and Montana pay less (down to $46,870 in Montana). North Dakota employs 3,300 maintenance and repair workers, general, 7.68 per 1,000 jobs, the 50th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.78 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 | $17.44 | $20.06 | $23.96 | $28.68 | $32.91 | $24.95 | 3,300 | 7.68 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $36,280 | $41,720 | $49,840 | $59,650 | $68,450 | $51,890 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.00 | $19.64 | $23.84 | $30.10 | $37.11 | $25.86 | 1,529,700 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,350 | $40,840 | $49,590 | $62,620 | $77,180 | $53,780 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 50th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.68
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 maintenance and repair workers, general, 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 | $25.02 | $52,040 | $37,400 | $66,950 | 1,040 | 7.01 | 0.71 |
| Minot, ND | $24.02 | $49,960 | $34,980 | $81,790 | 280 | 8.40 | 0.85 |
| Bismarck, ND | $23.59 | $49,060 | $35,750 | $61,820 | 450 | 6.35 | 0.65 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $23.10 | $48,040 | $36,950 | $70,340 | 600 | 11.51 | 1.17 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $24.60 | $51,170 | $35,250 | $70,920 | 610 | 7.03 | 0.71 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $24.05 | $50,020 | $35,250 | $71,220 | 570 | 9.02 | 0.92 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $23.96 | $49,840 | 3,300 | 0.78 |
| Minnesota | $28.46 | $59,200 | 29,660 | 1.02 |
| Montana | $22.54 | $46,870 | 5,420 | 1.08 |
| South Dakota | $23.13 | $48,100 | 3,450 | 0.77 |
See the national page for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (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.