Average Salary in North Dakota
Average wage, unemployment, and how North Dakota ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in North Dakota earns about $70,200 a year across all industries — about $3,261 above the national average. Roughly 430,365 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for North Dakota is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh North Dakota's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in North Dakota?
The average annual wage in North Dakota is about $70,200, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in North Dakota?
North Dakota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 2.4% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does North Dakota rank for pay?
North Dakota ranks #31 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.