Salary guide, May 2025
Retort / Thermal Process Operator pay in Fargo, ND-MN
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Fargo, ND-MN was $44,880 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $41,600 and $46,400.
The Fargo, ND-MN median is $4,770 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Retort / Thermal Process Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about fargo, ND-MN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,940 | $41,600 | $44,880 | $46,400 | $61,850 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.72 | $20.00 | $21.58 | $22.31 | $29.74 |
BLS estimated 200 workers employed in this occupation in Fargo, ND-MN. Location quotient: 0.84.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Retort / Thermal Process Operator median is $44,880. The all-occupations median in Fargo, ND-MN is $51,050. Ratio: 0.88 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.84 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $39,800 | $45,190 | $54,170 |
| May 2025 | $41,600 | $44,880 | $46,400 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Fargo, ND-MN. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $52,920 | $44,510 to $54,800 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $45,100 | $37,820 to $49,870 |
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