Driver/Sales Workers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,840 or more. The middle half of driver/sales workers in Grand Forks earn between $23,150 and $45,610.
- $19K10th
- $23K25th
- $31KMedian
- $46K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,280 | $3,023 | $17.44 |
| Median | $30,640 | $2,553 | $14.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,150 | $1,929 | $11.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,610 | $3,801 | $21.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Driver/sales workers in Grand Forks earn 14% less than the North Dakota average ($42,180) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($40,730). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $38,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $36,280 | $30,640 | $18,720 | $60,840 | 290 |
| North Dakota | $42,180 | $38,610 | $19,550 | $62,320 | 1,740 |
| United States | $40,730 | $38,770 | $22,590 | $59,980 | 409,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Driver/Sales Workers salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $36,280, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $31,331 a year, or $2,611 a month and $1,205 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $31,331 | $2,611 |
| Working in MN | $30,209 | $2,517 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for driver/sales workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $36,280 buys what about $41,863 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Driver/Sales Workers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($42,310).
Highest-paying cities for driver/sales workers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,520).
- San Jose, CA$55,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$52,100
- Sacramento, CA$51,550
- Burlington, VT$51,060
- Fresno, CA$50,610
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Driver/Sales Workers salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do driver/sales workers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$17.44 an hour on average, and $14.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level driver/sales workers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the driver/sales workers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $31,331 a year ($2,611 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,280.
Do driver/sales workers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3031; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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