Cost of hiring in the West North Dakota nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 14 jobs in the West North Dakota nonmetro area, with about 1,160 people1. Medians run from $42,530 a year for virtual receptionists to $116,840 for sales development representatives.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the West North Dakota nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +66.9% | 410 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | +11.9% | 290 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +6.7% | 610 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +5.2% | 1,160 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +4.3% | 50 | |
| Office Manager | +2.5% | 250 | |
| Recruiter | +1.3% | 250 | |
| Bookkeeper | -1.3% | 740 | |
| Paralegal | -2.0% | 70 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.1% | 120 | |
| Project Coordinator | -5.3% | 360 | |
| Accountant | -7.2% | 780 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -22.1% | 140 | |
| Executive Assistant | -28.5% | 80 |
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 $50,020 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $64,542 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the West North Dakota nonmetro area against the US
The West North Dakota nonmetro area pays above the US median for 7 of the 14 roles, most of all for sales development representatives (+66.9%) and virtual receptionists (+11.9%), and below it for 7, furthest for executive assistants (-28.5%). The middle gap across all 14 is -0.0%: overall, pay here is close to the US level. Its best national standing is for sales development representatives, #1 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for executive assistants, #451 of 509.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the West North Dakota nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (21.8% of these jobs here, against 11.0% nationally) and bookkeepers (13.9% against 8.8%), and fewer medical administrative assistants (2.3% against 6.2%) and marketing specialists (2.6% against 5.8%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Manchester-Nashua, NH is nearest, at -0.0%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, NY | +0.1% | 14 | 4,920 |
| Richmond, VA | +0.1% | 17 | 69,980 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | +0.1% | 17 | 169,360 |
| West North Dakota (Nonmetro) | -0.0% (this area) | 14 | 5,310 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | -0.0% | 17 | 22,320 |
| Anchorage, AK | -0.1% | 17 | 17,830 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the West North Dakota nonmetro area span $45,880–$156,050, the widest band (3.4×); virtual receptionists the narrowest, $35,110–$54,170. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 10 of 14 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for executive assistants, customer support specialists, accountants and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($60,580 against a $54,790 median for executive assistants).
the West North Dakota nonmetro area against North Dakota
Against North Dakota as a whole, the West North Dakota nonmetro area pays more for 8 of 14 roles, led by sales development representatives (+76.9%) and virtual receptionists (+7.6%), and less only for executive assistants (-10.6%). It has the highest median in North Dakota for sales development representatives, accountants and paralegals and 1 more role, and the lowest for executive assistants.
Other areas in North Dakota
By jobs in these roles, the West North Dakota nonmetro area is #3 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 |
| East North Dakota (Nonmetro) | 4,140 | 14 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 3,850 | 14 |
| Minot, ND | 2,360 | 12 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the West North Dakota nonmetro area?
Of the 14 roles we track, Sales Development Representative: a median of $116,840 a year, about $150,761 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $42,530.
Is hiring in the West North Dakota nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 7 of the 14 roles, yes, most of all executive assistants (-28.5%). 7 pay more than the US median, led by sales development representatives (+66.9%).
Sources
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