First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in North Dakota

First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $85,330 a year) and the least in Fargo ($73,260), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers average at $80,420 and the median at $76,350 for 1,650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $76,600.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$85,330
Grand Forks$76,740
Minot$74,500
Fargo$73,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$85,330	$72,210	$60,390	$68,476	91
Grand Forks	$76,740	$75,360	$60,790	$62,601	87
Minot	$74,500	$64,900	$53,610	$61,069	87
Fargo	$73,260	$76,410	$60,590	$60,220	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

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 51-1011.
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.

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