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In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $74,740.
  • 10% of workers earn $48,240 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $85,190 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $62,470.
  • 10% of workers earn $37,900 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $98,560 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$37,900$48,440$62,470$78,750$98,560
North Dakota$48,240$48,940$74,740$78,700$85,190
Fargo, ND-MN$42,010$48,240$54,390$77,930$85,190

In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $35.93 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.19 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $40.96 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $30.03 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.22 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $47.39 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.22$23.29$30.03$37.86$47.39
North Dakota$23.19$23.53$35.93$37.84$40.96
Fargo, ND-MN$20.20$23.19$26.15$37.47$40.96