Clinic Nurse salary in North Dakota
A clinic nurse in North Dakota earns an estimated $83,460 a year ($40.13/hr) — about 8% below the U.S. average, with most between $68,730 and $96,130. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Clinic Nurse — North Dakota
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$83,460
-8% vs nationalHourly
$40.13/hr
- Typical range
- $68,730–$96,130
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $117,620
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $58,990
- Newer nurses
Clinic Nurse pay by city in North Dakota
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $84,370 | $40.56 |
Clinic Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How North Dakota compares to states with similar clinic nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in North Dakota
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects clinic nurse pay in North Dakota
Pay below the national median. For a clinic nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The North Dakota figure adjusts the national RN average of $90,720 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.92× (about 8% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official North Dakota wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for North Dakota, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in North Dakota make this page more precise over time.
Clinic Nurse salary in North Dakota — FAQ
- How much does a clinic nurse make in North Dakota?
- A clinic nurse in North Dakota earns an estimated $83,460 a year — about $40.13 an hour, with most between $68,730 and $96,130. That's about 8% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and North Dakota's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is North Dakota a good state for clinic nurses?
- For pay, North Dakota sits about 8% below the national average for clinic nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $83,460 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in North Dakota pays clinic nurses the most?
- Among North Dakota metros we track, Fargo tends to have the highest estimated pay for clinic nurses, at roughly $84,370 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does North Dakota clinic nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a clinic nurse is about $90,720 a year, versus an estimated $83,460 in North Dakota — about 8% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
North Dakota figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 0.92×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national clinic nurse pay adjusted for North Dakota. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.