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North Dakota offers a stable healthcare job market with exceptionally low unemployment and no state income tax. Sanford Health and Essentia Health dominate the market, providing most opportunities. Fargo-Moorhead is the largest market, followed by Bismarck and Grand Forks. The state's oil industry has driven population growth and healthcare expansion, particularly in western ND. Rural health facilities face chronic staffing needs.
Entry-Level (Year 0-1)
$34000
Mid-Level (Year 1-3)
$38400
Senior (Year 3+)
$44000
No state income tax adds 3-5% effective value to wages. Western ND (oil region) pays premium due to competition. Fargo offers highest wages in state. Rural facilities often offer signing bonuses and housing assistance. Cost of living is moderate, making salaries stretch further.
Two major systems dominate North Dakota healthcare:
Locations: Fargo, Bismarck, Statewide
Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 234-2000
Largest rural health system in nation. Fargo-based headquarters with extensive ND network.
💡 Market leader, comprehensive benefits, career mobility across region, stable employer.
Locations: Fargo, Grand Forks, Western ND
Address: 3000 32nd Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 364-8000
Major integrated system serving ND, MN, WI. Strong presence in Fargo and Grand Forks.
💡 Multi-state system, Catholic mission, strong benefits, regional mobility.
Locations: Bismarck, Williston, Dickinson
Address: 900 E Broadway, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 530-7000
Central and western ND leader. CommonSpirit Health member with faith-based mission.
💡 Bismarck hub, western ND access, CommonSpirit resources, mission-driven.
Locations: Grand Forks, Northeast ND
Address: 1200 S Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 780-5000
Grand Forks community health system. Regional hospital with extensive primary care network.
💡 Grand Forks focus, community mission, university town lifestyle, stable employment.
Locations: Minot, Northwest ND
Address: 407 3rd Avenue SE, Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 857-5000
Northwest ND regional system. Air Force base proximity creates steady demand.
💡 Minot market leader, military community access, community focus.
Locations: Bismarck
Address: 300 N 7th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 323-6000
Capital city's Sanford facility. Growing presence in Bismarck-Mandan market.
💡 Sanford benefits, capital city location, growing market.
Locations: Watford City
Address: 516 N Main Street, Watford City, ND 58854
Phone: (701) 842-3000
Oil country healthcare. New facility serving booming Bakken region.
💡 Premium wages, housing assistance, oil region benefits, small facility experience.
Locations: Valley City
Address: 570 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City, ND 58072
Phone: (701) 845-6400
Rural critical access hospital serving southeast ND. CHI system member.
💡 Rural experience, small-town lifestyle, CHI benefits, close-knit team.
Locations: Elgin
Address: 601 E Street N, Elgin, ND 58533
Phone: (701) 584-2792
Rural critical access hospital. Community-owned facility in southwest ND.
💡 Rural health experience, community connection, small facility variety.
Locations: Garrison
Address: 407 3rd Avenue SE, Garrison, ND 58540
Phone: (701) 463-2275
Critical access hospital near Lake Sakakawea. Community-focused rural care.
💡 Rural health experience, recreational area, tight-knit community.
Medical Office Coordinator • Sanford Health, Fargo
"The training prepared me well for the EHR systems Sanford uses. Starting in Fargo gave me great experience with a large system. With no state income tax, my paycheck goes further than friends in Minnesota doing the same job."
✓ Started at $35k, now coordinator earning $42k with excellent benefits.
Patient Access Rep • McKenzie County Healthcare, Watford City
"I moved to western ND for the oil jobs but found healthcare was a better fit. The hospital offered premium pay and helped with housing. It's a smaller facility so I get to do a lot of different tasks."
✓ Earning $40k+ in high-demand oil region with housing assistance.
$34000
Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.
$38400
Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.
$44000
Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.
$50,000-$65,000+
Full practice management, multi-site coordination.
No state income tax, stable employment, and growing demand make North Dakota an excellent choice. Free training prepares you for 280+ annual openings.
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Common questions about MAA careers in North Dakota:
North Dakota has no state income tax, adding 3-5% effective value to your wages compared to neighboring Minnesota. A $38k ND salary equals roughly $40k+ in MN after taxes.
If you're flexible, yes. Oil region facilities (Williston, Watford City) offer premium wages and often housing assistance. The lifestyle is different but compensation reflects the demand.
Both are excellent employers. Sanford is larger with more locations and slightly higher wages. Essentia has strong benefits and Catholic mission. Choose based on location preference and culture fit.
Stable with 6% growth. Low unemployment and aging population create steady demand. 280+ openings annually with rural facilities often facing shortages.
EHIRED training covers medical terminology, EHR systems (Epic and Cerner common in ND), insurance verification, billing basics, and HIPAA compliance—core skills ND employers need.
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