Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in North Dakota
At $36,790 a year, the median for stockers and order fillers in North Dakota is close to the national median of $37,330 (−1%); North Dakota ranks 28th of 51 states by median. That is 30% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Every neighbouring state pays more: Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota range from $37,120 in Minnesota to $39,050 in Montana. North Dakota employs 5,240 stockers and order fillers, 12.2 per 1,000 jobs, the 49th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.67 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 | $15.16 | $17.05 | $17.69 | $21.10 | $22.95 | $18.65 | 5,240 | 12.21 | 0.67 |
| Annual | $31,530 | $35,470 | $36,790 | $43,890 | $47,740 | $38,790 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.48 | $16.56 | $17.95 | $21.47 | $23.68 | $19.01 | 2,833,810 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,110 | $34,450 | $37,330 | $44,650 | $49,260 | $39,540 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 28th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 49th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.67
- Jobs per 1,000
- 12.21
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 stockers and order fillers, 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 | $17.86 | $37,140 | $35,420 | $45,860 | 970 | 13.68 | 0.75 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $17.73 | $36,880 | $31,480 | $50,560 | 1,740 | 11.70 | 0.64 |
| Minot, ND | $17.08 | $35,530 | $31,540 | $44,150 | 500 | 15.09 | 0.83 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $17.05 | $35,460 | $31,010 | $44,660 | 830 | 15.93 | 0.87 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $18.42 | $38,310 | $30,660 | $47,740 | 950 | 10.92 | 0.60 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $17.76 | $36,940 | $27,990 | $45,450 | 690 | 10.91 | 0.60 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $17.69 | $36,790 | 5,240 | 0.67 |
| Minnesota | $17.85 | $37,120 | 40,270 | 0.75 |
| Montana | $18.77 | $39,050 | 8,900 | 0.95 |
| South Dakota | $18.10 | $37,650 | 11,460 | 1.37 |
See the national page for Stockers and Order Fillers (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.