Nursing Assistant salary in North Dakota
What nursing assistants earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,820$22.03 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$36,410 – $47,950Top 10%: $51,380+
Jobs6,8401.71× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in North Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $39,940 | $19.20 | 2,240 |
| Bismarck, ND | $46,720 | $22.46 | 1,430 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $47,110 | $22.65 | 1,340 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $45,740 | $21.99 | 930 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $46,270 | $22.24 | 910 |
| Minot, ND | $36,500 | $17.55 | 430 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $46,440 Alaska · $46,370 Illinois · $45,960 Nevada · $45,490 Hawaii · $45,350 Wisconsin · $45,130
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,680 Nurse Practitioners · $130,070 Pharmacists · $142,040 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,560 Dental Assistants · $57,770 Physical Therapists · $85,330 Emergency Medical Technicians · $39,670 Physicians, All Other · $454,550 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $67,790
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in North Dakota?
Nursing Assistants in North Dakota earned a median of $45,820 a year ($22.03 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $36,410 to $47,950.
Where in North Dakota do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Bismarck, ND at $46,720.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.