Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in North Dakota
The median for receptionists and information clerks in North Dakota is $39,530 a year, somewhat above the national $38,010 (+4%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. That is 25% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). North Dakota pays more than every neighbouring state: South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana range from $37,360 in Montana to $38,280 in South Dakota. North Dakota employs 1,930 receptionists and information clerks, 4.49 per 1,000 jobs, the 47th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.77 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 | $14.22 | $16.95 | $19.00 | $22.20 | $25.11 | $19.61 | 1,930 | 4.49 | 0.77 |
| Annual | $29,570 | $35,250 | $39,530 | $46,170 | $52,220 | $40,790 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.83 | $16.33 | $18.27 | $21.70 | $24.01 | $18.97 | 910,180 | – | – |
| Annual | $28,760 | $33,960 | $38,010 | $45,130 | $49,950 | $39,460 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 47th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.77
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.49
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 receptionists and information clerks, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | $19.26 | $40,060 | $29,370 | $56,040 | 160 | 4.76 | 0.81 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $18.76 | $39,020 | $29,640 | $50,010 | 200 | 3.82 | 0.65 |
| Bismarck, ND | $18.61 | $38,710 | $28,430 | $54,330 | 440 | 6.19 | 1.06 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $18.51 | $38,500 | $29,140 | $48,540 | 700 | 4.69 | 0.80 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $20.45 | $42,540 | $31,690 | $56,390 | 220 | 3.45 | 0.59 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $20.45 | $42,530 | $35,110 | $54,170 | 290 | 3.37 | 0.58 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $19.00 | $39,530 | 1,930 | 0.77 |
| Minnesota | $18.04 | $37,510 | 11,800 | 0.68 |
| Montana | $17.96 | $37,360 | 1,280 | 0.43 |
| South Dakota | $18.40 | $38,280 | 5,760 | 2.15 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (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.