Parts Salespersons pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,520 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Bismarck earn between $42,150 and $58,430.
- $35K10th
- $42K25th
- $48KMedian
- $58K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,550 | $4,212 | $24.30 |
| Median | $48,040 | $4,003 | $23.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,150 | $3,512 | $20.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,430 | $4,869 | $28.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($50,800) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $50,550 | $48,040 | $35,120 | $64,520 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $50,800 | $48,600 | $34,890 | $68,640 | 1,610 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Bismarck
On the average salary of $50,550, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $42,797 a year, or $3,566 a month and $1,646 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $50,550 buys what about $55,535 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$50,550
- Fargo$50,500
- Minot$49,800
- Grand Forks$46,840
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Bismarck: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Bismarck?
$24.30 an hour on average, and $23.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $42,797 a year ($3,566 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,550.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 2.01, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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