--- title: Jobs in Bismarck, ND — Salary & Top Employers description: Explore jobs in Bismarck, North Dakota across state government, healthcare, energy support, and construction. Browse salary data and top employers. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/bismarck date: 2026-09-28T19:13:36Z og_description: Bismarck, ND jobs are shaped by North Dakota's capital and the Missouri River government corridor, with demand in state government, healthcare, and energy. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0ri7zn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: North Dakota url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota --- # Jobs in Bismarck, ND — Salary & Top Employers **State:** [North Dakota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 959 ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,254 - Median salary: $51K - Salary range (P25–P75): $41K – $77K - Remote share: 5.7% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 1,254 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Industries with the most postings in Bismarck, ND: Hospitals and Health Care (36% of all postings), followed by Retail and Freight and Logistics. - Pay in Bismarck, ND runs 28% below the United States median ($51K vs $70K). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Bismarck, ND | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 454 | $52K | | Retail | 163 | $34K | | Transportation & Logistics | 52 | — | | Machinery Manufacturing | 51 | — | | Food & Beverage Services | 49 | $45K | | Hospitality | 33 | $36K | ## Top roles hiring in Bismarck, ND | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 99 | $84K | | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 45 | $42K | | Retail Sales Associate | 42 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Bismarck, ND | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Sanford Health Jobs & Careers — Rural Healthcare System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/sanford-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 349 | | [SpartanNash Jobs & Careers — Food Distribution & Grocery](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/spartan-nash?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 51 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 16 employers filed 42 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Bismarck, ND | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Sanford Health | 20 | — | | CommonSpirit Health | 5 | — | | Heartview Foundation | 2 | — | | Amazon | 2 | — | | Tata Technologies | 2 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Mandan, ND — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/mandan?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.2 mi | 229 | $52K | | [Menoken, ND Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/menoken?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.0 mi | 0 | — | | [Hiring in Sterling, ND — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/sterling?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 23.3 mi | 0 | — | | [Wilton, ND Jobs — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/wilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 24.2 mi | 0 | — | | [Hiring in Moffit, ND — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/moffit?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 24.9 mi | 0 | — | | [Jobs in Regan, ND — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/regan?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 27.0 mi | 0 | — | | [Cannon Ball, ND Jobs — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/cannon-ball?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30.3 mi | 0 | — | | [Driscoll, ND Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/driscoll?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30.6 mi | 0 | — | | [Hiring in Center, ND — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/center?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 32.4 mi | 0 | — | | [Steele, ND Jobs — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota/steele?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 41.3 mi | 0 | — | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries hire the most in Bismarck, ND? State government, healthcare, energy support, and construction are the main hiring lanes in Bismarck. That mix comes from North Dakota's capital and the Missouri River government corridor and from employers such as State of North Dakota, Sanford Health, and CHI St. Alexius Health, which support both frontline and professional roles. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Bismarck, ND? Bismarck pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to state government and healthcare. Entry-level support or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market. ### Who are the top employers in Bismarck, ND? Notable employers in Bismarck include State of North Dakota, Sanford Health, and CHI St. Alexius Health. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now. ### Are remote jobs common in Bismarck, ND? Remote and hybrid jobs do appear in Bismarck, especially in administration, customer support, finance, and selected digital roles. Even so, much of the local market still depends on on-site work because state government, healthcare, and operations jobs are tied to physical workplaces. ### How can I expand my search beyond Bismarck, ND? A wider search usually starts with Mandan, Wilton, and Jamestown. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the North Dakota jobs page for a broader statewide view. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)