Home Health Nurse salary in North Dakota
A home health nurse in North Dakota earns an estimated $79,120 a year ($38.04/hr) — about 17% below the U.S. average, with most between $68,230 and $91,220. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Home Health Nurse — North Dakota
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$79,120
-17% vs nationalHourly
$38.04/hr
- Typical range
- $68,230–$91,220
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $101,410
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $64,210
- Newer nurses
Home Health Nurse pay by city in North Dakota
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $80,480 | $38.69 |
Home Health Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How North Dakota compares to states with similar home health nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in North Dakota
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects home health nurse pay in North Dakota
Pay below the national median. For a home health 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
Public wage data does not report Home Health Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in North Dakota (May 2025) and applies a 0.98× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official North Dakota wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $95,600 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for North Dakota, based on national pay and local pay levels — 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.
Home Health Nurse salary in North Dakota — FAQ
- How much does a home health nurse make in North Dakota?
- A home health nurse in North Dakota earns an estimated $79,120 a year — about $38.04 an hour, with most between $68,230 and $91,220. That's about 17% 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 home health nurses?
- For pay, North Dakota sits about 17% below the national average for home health nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $79,120 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in North Dakota pays home health nurses the most?
- Among North Dakota metros we track, Fargo tends to have the highest estimated pay for home health nurses, at roughly $80,480 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does North Dakota home health nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a home health nurse is about $95,600 a year, versus an estimated $79,120 in North Dakota — about 17% 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 specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Home Health Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in North Dakota (May 2025) and applies a 0.98× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national home health nurse pay adjusted for North Dakota. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.