Public-Sector Pay in North Dakota

6 roles at 4 employers · updated October 2026

What North Dakota's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:

6Roles with posted pay
4Public employers
56Postings behind the numbersLast 12 months
20Open right now

How North Dakota public-sector pay is spread

Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.

Roles

How North Dakota public-sector pay is spread
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Highest posted pay in North Dakota's public sector

School YearFargo Public Schools, ND
$47,393–$91,468/yr
WF ParksCity of West Fargo, ND
$49,727–$64,870/yr
Solid Waste OperatorCity of Dickinson, ND
$24.24–$26.76/hr
Special Education ParaeducatorFargo Public Schools, ND
$18.24–$22.70/hr
NoonFargo Public Schools, ND
$18/hr
Special Education Para EducatorSouth East Education Cooperative, ND
$18/hr

Who is hiring now

Open postings with published pay, by employer.

City of West Fargo, ND1 roles with posted pay
10 open
Fargo Public Schools, ND3 roles with posted pay
7 open
3 open

Postings by employer type

Last 12 months of postings with published pay.

Cities & towns2 employers
33
Schools & colleges2 employers
23

Pay by employer

Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.

City of West Fargo, ND1 role · 28 postings · 10 openOpen jobs →
$49,727–$64,870/yr
Fargo Public Schools, ND3 roles · 18 postings · 7 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$18/hr
$47,393–$91,468/yr
$18.24–$22.70/hr
City of Dickinson, ND1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$24.24–$26.76/hr
South East Education Cooperative, ND1 role · 5 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →

No roles match that filter.

Public-sector pay in North Dakota: FAQ

Which public-sector jobs pay the most in North Dakota?

The highest posted ranges are School Year at Fargo Public Schools, ND ($47,393–$91,468/yr); WF Parks at City of West Fargo, ND ($49,727–$64,870/yr); Solid Waste Operator at City of Dickinson, ND ($24.24–$26.76/hr); Special Education Paraeducator at Fargo Public Schools, ND ($18.24–$22.70/hr); Noon at Fargo Public Schools, ND ($18/hr).

Where do these pay figures come from?

From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.