Cost of hiring in the East North Dakota nonmetro area
BLS counts about 4,140 people in these 14 roles in the East North Dakota nonmetro area1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($92,490 a year), Medical Administrative Assistant the lowest ($42,410), and Administrative Assistant is the largest job, with about 930 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the East North Dakota nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Specialist | +12.6% | 540 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | +11.9% | 220 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +2.0% | 40 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -3.0% | 930 | |
| Paralegal | -3.2% | 50 | |
| Bookkeeper | -3.6% | 700 | |
| Recruiter | -6.3% | 190 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -7.7% | 150 | |
| Project Coordinator | -9.6% | 160 | |
| Office Manager | -11.5% | 190 | |
| Accountant | -20.8% | 670 | |
| Executive Assistant | -22.8% | 60 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -27.0% | 150 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -34.0% | 90 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $46,110 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $59,497 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the East North Dakota nonmetro area against the US
The East North Dakota nonmetro area pays above the US median for 3 of the 14 roles, most of all for customer support specialists (+12.6%) and virtual receptionists (+11.9%), and below it for 11, furthest for sales development representatives (-34.0%). The middle gap across all 14 is -7.0%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for customer support specialists, #8 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for sales development representatives, #492 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the East North Dakota nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (22.5% of these jobs here, against 11.0% nationally) and bookkeepers (16.9% against 8.8%), and fewer sales development representatives (2.2% against 8.1%) and paralegals (1.2% against 2.5%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Janesville-Beloit, WI is nearest, at -7.0%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | -6.9% | 17 | 23,500 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | -6.9% | 17 | 16,270 |
| East North Dakota (Nonmetro) | -7.0% (this area) | 14 | 4,140 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | -7.0% | 17 | 6,200 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | -7.0% | 17 | 10,830 |
| Wausau, WI | -7.2% | 15 | 5,900 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the East North Dakota nonmetro area span $29,940–$118,200, the widest band (3.9×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $37,490–$57,420. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 10 of 14 roles, paralegals most ($44,740–$101,500 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists and accountants: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($64,570 against a $46,180 median for sales development representatives).
the East North Dakota nonmetro area against North Dakota
Against North Dakota as a whole, the East North Dakota nonmetro area pays more for 3 of 14 roles, led by customer support specialists (+12.9%) and virtual receptionists (+7.6%), and less for 11, most of all sales development representatives (-30.1%). It has the highest median in North Dakota for customer support specialists and virtual receptionists, and the lowest for recruiters, accountants and office managers and 4 more roles.
Other areas in North Dakota
By jobs in these roles, the East North Dakota nonmetro area is #4 of 6 areas in North Dakota. The table shows the other 5.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | 13,470 | 15 |
| Bismarck, ND | 6,080 | 15 |
| West North Dakota (Nonmetro) | 5,310 | 14 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 3,850 | 14 |
| Minot, ND | 2,360 | 12 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the East North Dakota nonmetro area?
Of the 14 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $92,490 a year, about $119,342 with benefits; the lowest is Medical Administrative Assistant, $42,410.
Is hiring in the East North Dakota nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 11 of the 14 roles, yes, most of all sales development representatives (-34.0%). 3 pay more than the US median, led by customer support specialists (+12.6%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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