Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in North Dakota

Other motor vehicle operators in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $38,390 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($24,860), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other motor vehicle operators average at $37,610 and the median at $34,230 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,430.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$38,390
Bismarck$33,100
Grand Forks$24,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$38,390	$36,780	$20,900	$33,026	91
Bismarck	$33,100	$34,230	$21,150	$28,776	91
Grand Forks	$24,860	$21,180	$21,180	$22,082	87

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

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 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 53-3099.
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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