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Retail Salespersons Salary in North Dakota

Retail Salespersons in North Dakota earn a median $36,040 a year, 2% above the U.S. median.

Median in ND
$36,040 a year
U.S. median
$35,410 a year
Employment
11,320
Location quotient
1.05
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in North Dakota

10%: $28,140Median: $36,04090%: $49,820
Median (50%)
$36,040 · $17.33 an hour
Mean (average)
$38,530 · $18.53 an hour (estimate error ±1.1%)
10th percentile
$28,140 · $13.53 an hour
25th percentile
$30,340 · $14.59 an hour
75th percentile
$39,160 · $18.83 an hour
90th percentile
$49,820 · $23.95 an hour
Employment
11,320 (estimate error ±2.0%)
Jobs per 1,000
26.36
Location quotient
1.05 (1.00 = national share)

Retail Salespersons pay by metro area in North Dakota

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$37,1001,420
Bismarck, ND$36,7302,280
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$36,0401,060
Fargo, ND-MN$35,8604,160
Minot, ND$35,2901,420
Grand Forks, ND-MN$34,4401,620

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Frequently asked questions

How much do retail salespersons make in North Dakota?
The median wage for retail salespersons in North Dakota is $36,040 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 11,320 jobs in the state.
Where in North Dakota do retail salespersons earn the most?
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $37,100 a year.