Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in North Dakota
The median for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in North Dakota is $47,250 a year, somewhat above the national $44,650 (+6%); the state ranks 9th of 51 states by median. That is 10% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). North Dakota pays more than every neighbouring state: Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota range from $43,240 in South Dakota to $46,920 in Minnesota. North Dakota employs 4,410 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 10.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.14 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 | $18.42 | $21.74 | $22.71 | $28.31 | $33.00 | $24.14 | 4,410 | 10.27 | 1.14 |
| Annual | $38,300 | $45,210 | $47,250 | $58,880 | $68,630 | $50,220 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.00 | $17.97 | $21.47 | $24.61 | $31.19 | $22.43 | 1,405,030 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,280 | $37,380 | $44,650 | $51,200 | $64,880 | $46,660 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.14
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.27
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 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $24.93 | $51,850 | $34,970 | $58,240 | 710 | 13.59 | 1.50 |
| Bismarck, ND | $24.40 | $50,750 | $39,220 | $58,540 | 310 | 4.36 | 0.48 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $22.44 | $46,660 | $39,650 | $59,840 | 2,350 | 15.81 | 1.75 |
| Minot, ND | $20.91 | $43,480 | $33,900 | $59,450 | 50 | 1.64 | 0.18 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $23.12 | $48,090 | $38,390 | $68,630 | 1,190 | 18.82 | 2.08 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $22.50 | $46,800 | $36,620 | $61,600 | 220 | 2.55 | 0.28 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $22.71 | $47,250 | 4,410 | 1.14 |
| Minnesota | $22.56 | $46,920 | 44,810 | 1.68 |
| Montana | $21.61 | $44,940 | 1,510 | 0.33 |
| South Dakota | $20.79 | $43,240 | 3,960 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (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.