Retail Salespersons Salary in North Dakota

Retail salespersons in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $39,330 a year) and the least in Minot ($36,800), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $38,530 and the median at $36,040 for 11,320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$39,330
Fargo$38,230
Grand Forks$37,370
Minot$36,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$39,330	$36,730	$30,450	$33,782	91
Fargo	$38,230	$35,860	$29,730	$32,898	91
Grand Forks	$37,370	$34,440	$30,190	$32,207	87
Minot	$36,800	$35,290	$29,340	$31,749	87

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

Retail Salespersons salary in other states

Retail Salespersons 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 41-2031.
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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