Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in North Dakota

Packers and packagers, hand in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $38,430 a year) and the least in Fargo ($33,630), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the packers and packagers, hand average at $32,920 and the median at $31,440 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,540.

Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$38,430
Grand Forks$34,200
Fargo$33,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$38,430	$39,720	$37,200	$33,058	91
Grand Forks	$34,200	$34,980	$27,980	$29,660	87
Fargo	$33,630	$29,180	$26,980	$29,202	91

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

Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in other states

Packers and Packagers, Hand 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 53-7064.
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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