Jobs, pay and daily life in Fargo, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Fargo is a city in North Dakota with 131,627 residents. The median household earns $66,998 a year and the median rent is $946 a month, which is 16.9% of the median household income. It is part of the Fargo, ND-MN metropolitan area, where BLS counts 148,660 jobs.
Federal jobs in North Dakota (255) →State guide: North DakotaCountry guide
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,790 | 1.48 | $82,120 | $69,620 | $103,480 | -16% |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,160 | 1.12 | $35,860 | $28,140 | $50,180 | +1% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,090 | 1.11 | $30,950 | $24,230 | $37,450 | -1% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,810 | 1.35 | $45,690 | $35,300 | $56,870 | +14% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,590 | 1.07 | $96,410 | $49,710 | $185,280 | -9% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,570 | 1.81 | $58,900 | $40,870 | $78,350 | +0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,130 | 0.76 | $37,910 | $35,110 | $49,190 | +6% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,790 | 1.12 | $40,900 | $30,440 | $61,530 | -9% |
| Cashiers | 2,770 | 0.94 | $33,420 | $27,920 | $37,630 | +2% |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,590 | 1.10 | $49,060 | $34,720 | $69,060 | +9% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,490 | 1.18 | $37,200 | $30,940 | $48,040 | +1% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,350 | 1.75 | $46,660 | $39,650 | $59,840 | +5% |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,240 | 1.62 | $39,940 | $33,050 | $50,800 | -5% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,020 | 0.93 | $30,330 | $18,470 | $59,910 | -14% |
| Construction Laborers | 1,760 | 1.68 | $49,340 | $44,020 | $77,350 | +5% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,740 | 0.64 | $36,880 | $31,480 | $50,560 | -1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,740 | 1.47 | $70,070 | $44,810 | $131,220 | -3% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,730 | 1.06 | $47,060 | $35,610 | $60,270 | -1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,650 | 1.21 | $39,270 | $28,090 | $45,750 | +7% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,580 | 1.14 | $76,420 | $49,590 | $126,000 | -9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | 520 | 1.68 | $142,040 | $37,120 | $167,940 | +1% |
| Financial Managers | 810 | 1.01 | $136,970 | $92,870 | $236,930 | -18% |
| Managers, All Other | 590 | 0.99 | $124,390 | $79,940 | $203,730 | -12% |
| Software Developers | 860 | 0.53 | $105,980 | $60,300 | $160,480 | -22% |
| Construction Managers | 520 | 1.42 | $102,830 | $64,890 | $167,710 | -11% |
| Project Management Specialists | 870 | 0.85 | $97,430 | $60,750 | $138,530 | -5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,590 | 1.07 | $96,410 | $49,710 | $185,280 | -9% |
| Civil Engineers | 510 | 1.44 | $95,530 | $60,900 | $149,410 | -5% |
| Management Analysts | 620 | 0.72 | $90,220 | $53,390 | $125,270 | -11% |
| Registered Nurses | 4,790 | 1.48 | $82,120 | $69,620 | $103,480 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 1,000 | 1.29 | $78,080 | $58,730 | $121,740 | -2% |
| Electricians | 920 | 1.27 | $76,950 | $46,800 | $100,320 | +22% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 720 | 0.83 | $76,550 | $50,150 | $120,730 | +1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,580 | 1.14 | $76,420 | $49,590 | $126,000 | -9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 580 | 0.90 | $76,410 | $53,040 | $95,580 | +3% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 750 | 0.72 | $73,920 | $48,480 | $126,730 | -11% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 610 | 1.33 | $71,220 | $46,250 | $182,150 | +14% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,740 | 1.47 | $70,070 | $44,810 | $131,220 | -3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 860 | 0.63 | $67,750 | $46,730 | $99,360 | -3% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 500 | 1.82 | $64,370 | $48,620 | $89,700 | +4% |
These figures are for the whole Fargo, ND-MN metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $51,050 (US $50,980); unemployment 2.3% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.4% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 4.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,998 |
| Income per person | $42,734 |
| Median gross rent per month | $946 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 16.9% |
| Median home value | $281,900 |
| Homeowners | 43.7% |
| Poverty rate | 12.9% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 90.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $51,050 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 2.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 43.0% |
| Born abroad | 9.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 74.1% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -12.4 | 10 | 14 |
| Feb | -10.4 | 13 | 16 |
| Mar | -1.4 | 29 | 29 |
| Apr | 6.5 | 44 | 45 |
| May | 13.6 | 56 | 84 |
| Jun | 19.6 | 67 | 104 |
| Jul | 23.0 | 73 | 80 |
| Aug | 21.3 | 70 | 69 |
| Sep | 16.0 | 61 | 69 |
| Oct | 7.0 | 45 | 57 |
| Nov | -0.8 | 31 | 17 |
| Dec | -8.7 | 16 | 24 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | MN | 216 mi | 428,572 | $77,732 | $1,340 |
| St. Paul | MN | 223 mi | 307,284 | $73,394 | $1,281 |
| Sioux Falls | SD | 230 mi | 201,469 | $75,970 | $1,035 |
| Rochester | MN | 288 mi | 122,330 | $89,389 | $1,399 |
| Omaha | NE | 389 mi | 489,263 | $71,640 | $1,229 |
| Des Moines | IA | 399 mi | 212,421 | $65,932 | $1,090 |
| Lincoln | NE | 418 mi | 294,856 | $71,867 | $1,086 |
| Cedar Rapids | IA | 423 mi | 137,264 | $70,424 | $967 |
| Madison | WI | 446 mi | 278,001 | $78,050 | $1,413 |
| Rockford | IL | 497 mi | 147,521 | $54,752 | $985 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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131,627 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$946 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 16.9% of the median household income.
$66,998 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.3% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
North Dakota. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.