A strong workforce leads to business success in Bismarck-Mandan!

In 2019, North Dakota was ranked as having the second-happiest workforce in the nation, thanks to a high per capita income, low commute time and low unemployment rate, among other factors. With three higher education institutions in the region, employees can quickly receive the training necessary for success in the future. Learn more about the defining characteristics of the area’s workforce below.

Workforce

Total Businesses

6,059

Total Employed

83,230

Workers 16+

68,522

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

561

Employed

13,719

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

770

Employed

9,614

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

410

Employed

8,832

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

354

Employed

6,704

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

171

Employed

6,265

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

772

Employed

5,886

Some
High School

2,708

Graduated
High School

19,294

Associates
Degree

16,461

Bachelor's
Degree

25,118

Graduate
Degree

9,441

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

51,676

Non-Resident Commuters

16,617

Drive Alone

57,085

Carpooled

5,639

Public

70

Work At Home

4,043