Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in North Dakota
The median sales development representative in North Dakota earned $66,060 a year in May 2025[1], 5.6% below the US median of $69,990. That puts North Dakota at #21 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $34,980 | $66,060 | $146,520 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in North Dakota earns $43,610–$112,570; the top tenth earns $146,520 or more, 4.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the North Dakota median that makes about $94,371 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in North Dakota
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $133,800 | 410 | |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $101,900 | 670 | |
| Bismarck, ND | $90,880 | 200 | |
| Minot, ND | $92,800 | 150 | |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $81,100 | 90 | |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $73,830 | 150 |
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($116,840) and Grand Forks, ND-MN the least ($43,930): $72,910 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | +1.5% | |
| Illinois | +1.3% | |
| North Dakota | +0.0% | |
| Pennsylvania | -2.4% | |
| Wisconsin | -3.1% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in North Dakota?
The median was $66,060 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $43,610 to $112,570.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in North Dakota?
About $94,371 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in North Dakota do sales development representatives earn the most?
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $116,840 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.