Office Clerks, General Salary in North Dakota
The median for office clerks, general in North Dakota is $50,160 a year, somewhat above the national $45,010 (+11%); the state ranks 5th of 51 states by median. That is 4% 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 $38,560 in South Dakota to $47,840 in Minnesota. North Dakota employs 8,440 office clerks, general, 19.7 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.24 means the occupation is more concentrated 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 | $16.15 | $20.52 | $24.11 | $29.86 | $35.93 | $25.35 | 8,440 | 19.66 | 1.24 |
| Annual | $33,590 | $42,680 | $50,160 | $62,100 | $74,740 | $52,730 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.57 | $17.48 | $21.64 | $26.11 | $31.10 | $22.32 | 2,464,940 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,310 | $36,350 | $45,010 | $54,300 | $64,680 | $46,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 5th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.24
- Jobs per 1,000
- 19.66
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 office clerks, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $24.23 | $50,400 | $30,280 | $73,380 | 1,470 | 20.67 | 1.30 |
| Minot, ND | $24.11 | $50,160 | $34,820 | $73,900 | 660 | 19.73 | 1.24 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $23.59 | $49,060 | $34,720 | $69,060 | 2,590 | 17.43 | 1.10 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $23.35 | $48,570 | $33,860 | $66,980 | 920 | 17.61 | 1.11 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $26.00 | $54,080 | $34,880 | $80,970 | 2,010 | 22.98 | 1.45 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $23.64 | $49,160 | $32,040 | $69,540 | 1,300 | 20.51 | 1.29 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $24.11 | $50,160 | 8,440 | 1.24 |
| Minnesota | $23.00 | $47,840 | 55,530 | 1.19 |
| Montana | $22.35 | $46,480 | 10,390 | 1.28 |
| South Dakota | $18.54 | $38,560 | 1,720 | 0.24 |
See the national page for Office Clerks, 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.