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💰 COL Index: 86 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Grand Forks, ND

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,402
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$78,193
model average ÷ 86.2 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$151,094
City 1BR Rent Reference
$736
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Grand Forks?

$67,402 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,402/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,617/month
Household income context$63,838

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -4% vs national

Marketing Manager

$151,094
💡 Purchasing-power model $175,283
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $72.64/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Pharmacist

$130,398
💡 Purchasing-power model $151,274
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $62.69/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$121,991
💡 Purchasing-power model $141,521
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $58.65/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Construction Manager

$103,730
💡 Purchasing-power model $120,336
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $49.87/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Project Manager

$97,087
💡 Purchasing-power model $112,630
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $46.68/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Grand Forks

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (86.2/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $151,094
2 Pharmacist $130,398
3 Software Developer $121,991
4 Construction Manager $103,730
5 Project Manager $97,087
6 Physical Therapist $95,582
7 Financial Analyst $94,910
8 Web Developer $88,910
9 Dental Hygienist $83,906
10 Accountant $82,516
11 Registered Nurse $82,506
12 Data Analyst $79,908
13 Police Officer $71,808
14 Human Resources Specialist $64,849
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,034
16 Plumber $60,727
17 Paralegal $60,152
18 Electrician $59,001
19 Real Estate Agent $58,934
20 Graphic Designer $58,800
21 Firefighter $54,755
22 Carpenter $54,563
23 HVAC Technician $53,365
24 Heavy Truck Driver $50,892
25 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $47,929
26 Loan Officer $47,929
27 Pharmacy Technician $47,929
28 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $47,929
29 Dental Assistant $47,929
30 Veterinary Technician $47,929
31 Social Worker $47,929
32 Auto Mechanic $47,929
33 Personal Trainer $47,929
34 Chef/Head Cook $47,929
35 Cosmetologist $47,929
36 Nail Technician $47,929
37 Insurance Agent $47,929
38 Welder $47,536
39 Medical Assistant $36,685

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Grand Forks salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.600×–1.437× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 86.2 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Grand Forks

🏠
1BR Rent
$736/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$929/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$243,300
📉
Unemployment
2.0%
💳
Median Income
$63,838
🎓
College Educated
39%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
86
Very Affordable
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❓ Grand Forks Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Grand Forks mean on this page?

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$67,402 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Grand Forks workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Grand Forks?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,617 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Grand Forks?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Grand Forks?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.600×–1.437× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Grand Forks

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