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Nurse salary in North Dakota

Registered nurses in North Dakota earn about $80,730 a year ($38.81/hr) — about 17% below the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — North Dakota

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$80,730

-17% vs national

Hourly

$38.81/hr

Median $80,730

$65,520Middle 50%: $69,620–$93,080$103,480

Typical range: $69,620–$93,080; What most nurses earn
High end: $103,480; Top earners
Entry level: $65,520; Newer nurses

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All metros

FargoCity / metro$82,120/yr$39.48/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in North Dakota

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in North Dakota

Estimated pay for every nurse type in North Dakota — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$244,240 Nurse Practitioner$130,070 Nurse Manager$104,950 Travel Nurse$100,910 Flight Nurse$92,840 ICU Nurse$90,420 ER Nurse$88,800 NICU Nurse$88,800 Cath Lab Nurse$88,800 Operating Room Nurse$87,190 Nurse Informaticist$87,190 Charge Nurse$86,380 Labor & Delivery Nurse$85,570 PACU Nurse$85,570 Transplant Nurse$85,570 Trauma Nurse$85,570 Oncology Nurse$84,770 Case Management Nurse$84,770 Endoscopy Nurse$84,770 Cardiac Nurse$83,960 Neuroscience Nurse$83,960 Psychiatric Nurse$83,150 Telemetry Nurse$83,150 Pediatric Nurse$82,340 Correctional Nurse$82,340 Orthopedic Nurse$82,340 Gastroenterology Nurse$82,340 Registered Nurse$80,730 Med-Surg Nurse$80,730 Dialysis Nurse$80,730 Wound Care Nurse$80,730 Infusion Nurse$80,730 Occupational Health Nurse$80,730 Aesthetic Nurse$80,730 Rehabilitation Nurse$80,730 Urology Nurse$80,730 Hospice Nurse$79,920 Home Health Nurse$79,120 Ambulatory Care Nurse$79,120 Telehealth Nurse$78,310 Clinic Nurse$75,080 Public Health Nurse$74,270 School Nurse$72,660 Certified Nurse Midwife$72,630 Licensed Practical Nurse$62,300 Licensed Vocational Nurse$62,300 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$45,820

What affects nurse pay in North Dakota

Pay below the national median. Within North Dakota, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for North Dakota in official U.S. government wage data — about 17% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In North Dakota, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,520 and the highest-paid 10% about $103,480. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for North Dakota — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
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.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

North Dakota figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for North Dakota (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Illinois ($95,990)Indiana ($83,500)Iowa ($78,630)Kansas ($79,320)Michigan ($94,300)