Average Salary in North Dakota

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North Dakota Salary Overview

The average annual salary in North Dakota is $53,830, while the median salary sits at $46,730 per year. For a standard 40-hour work week, that translates to approximately $25.88/hour (average) or $22.47/hour (median). The minimum wage in North Dakota is currently $7.25/hour, which equals about $15,080/year for a full-time worker.

North Dakota's cost of living index is 95.2 (national average = 100), which means living in North Dakota is about the same as the national average. When evaluating a salary offer in North Dakota, it's important to consider this cost of living alongside the raw numbers.

Salary Quick Facts - North Dakota

Metric	Value
Average Annual Salary	$53,830
Median Annual Salary	$46,730
Average Hourly Rate	$25.88/hr
Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	95.2 (US avg = 100)
Average Monthly Salary	$4,486

Top Employers in North Dakota

Major employers in North Dakota include Sanford Health, Altru Health, Microsoft. These organizations represent some of the largest job providers in the state across healthcare, technology, education, and other key industries.

Major Cities in North Dakota

The largest cities in North Dakota by population are Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo. Salaries can vary significantly between metropolitan and rural areas, with urban centers typically offering higher wages but also higher costs of living.

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