Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Salary in North Dakota
In North Dakota, market research analysts and marketing specialists earn a median $61,580 a year, well below the national median of $78,760 (−22%); the state ranks 42nd of 51 states by median. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists earn 17% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Every neighbouring state pays more: Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota range from $63,490 in South Dakota to $87,510 in Minnesota. North Dakota employs 1,550 market research analysts and marketing specialists, 3.60 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.62 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 | $18.98 | $23.50 | $29.61 | $38.41 | $49.49 | $32.18 | 1,550 | 3.61 | 0.62 |
| Annual | $39,480 | $48,880 | $61,580 | $79,880 | $102,950 | $66,940 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.86 | $28.05 | $37.87 | $52.07 | $74.75 | $43.03 | 899,580 | – | – |
| Annual | $43,390 | $58,350 | $78,760 | $108,310 | $155,480 | $89,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 42nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.62
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.61
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 market research analysts and marketing specialists, 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 | $30.00 | $62,400 | $43,630 | $103,650 | 230 | 3.28 | 0.57 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $29.65 | $61,680 | $39,630 | $102,950 | 790 | 5.29 | 0.91 |
| Minot, ND | $29.48 | $61,310 | $37,950 | $102,700 | 100 | 3.07 | 0.53 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $29.10 | $60,530 | $40,920 | $101,610 | 190 | 3.56 | 0.62 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $29.48 | $61,320 | $39,390 | $94,590 | 140 | 1.63 | 0.28 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $27.66 | $57,530 | $37,650 | $103,350 | 150 | 2.43 | 0.42 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $29.61 | $61,580 | 1,550 | 0.62 |
| Minnesota | $42.07 | $87,510 | 21,280 | 1.25 |
| Montana | $32.73 | $68,080 | 1,460 | 0.49 |
| South Dakota | $30.53 | $63,490 | 1,530 | 0.58 |
See the national page for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (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.