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The 10 Lowest Paying Jobs In North Dakota For 2026

By Chris Kolmar
May. 17, 2019
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The 10 Lowest Paying Jobs in North Dakota for 2026

Reflecting on my high school days, I fondly remember my job at the local movie theater, earning minimum wage while enjoying free popcorn and movies. Back then, making $5.86 an hour felt sufficient, but today, it’s hard to imagine living on such a low wage.

This nostalgia led me to explore who holds the lowest paying jobs in North Dakota today.

Building on our previous research into the highest paying jobs in North Dakota, we utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to identify the lowest paying positions in the state.

Our findings reveal that Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers rank as the lowest compensated workers in North Dakota.

Here’s a brief overview of the 10 lowest paying jobs in North Dakota:

  1. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
  2. Bartenders
  3. Waiters and Waitresses
  4. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
  5. Dishwashers
  6. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
  7. Telemarketers
  8. Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
  9. Tour and Travel Guides
  10. Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

For detailed information on the salaries associated with these low-paying jobs, continue reading, or explore additional resources on the North Dakota job market:

How We Determined the Lowest Paid Jobs in North Dakota

We analyzed the BLS’s dataset for all job classifications in North Dakota to pinpoint those with the lowest salaries.

This data is updated annually as new information becomes available from the BLS. The latest figures reflect the economic landscape as of May 2023.

Detailed List of the Lowest Paying Jobs in North Dakota

Rank Job Title Average Salary Entry Level Salary # Of People
1 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, And Ticket Takers $20,150 $16,760 290
2 Bartenders $20,880 $16,600 4,110
3 Waiters And Waitresses $21,140 $16,380 5,950
4 Hosts And Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, And Coffee Shop $21,860 $16,730 800
5 Dishwashers $22,860 $17,400 990
6 Dining Room And Cafeteria Attendants And Bartender Helpers $23,530 $17,960 1,090
7 Telemarketers $23,570 $16,180 150
8 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, And Coffee Shop $23,850 $17,410 1,870
9 Tour And Travel Guides $24,380 $16,490 40
10 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers $24,440 $19,250 480
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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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