Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in North Dakota

Other protective service workers in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $58,690 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($57,960), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other protective service workers average at $55,730 and the median at $53,460 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,070.

Protective Service Workers, All Other average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$58,690
Bismarck$57,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$58,690	$56,310	$49,030	$49,337	91
Bismarck	$57,960	$54,620	$49,960	$48,751	91

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

Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in other states

Protective Service Workers, 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 33-9099.
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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