Physician Assistant salary in North Dakota
What physician assistants earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,450$64.16 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$107,030 – $155,010Top 10%: $173,860+
Jobs5101.15× the U.S. concentration
Physician 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 | $136,610 | $65.68 | 240 |
| Bismarck, ND | $129,650 | $62.33 | 80 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $133,450 | $64.16 | 70 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $129,180 | $62.11 | 60 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $131,730 | $63.33 | 50 |
| Minot, ND | $134,090 | $64.47 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Texas · $134,550 Colorado · $134,540 Wisconsin · $133,950 Idaho · $133,790 South Dakota · $133,200 Nebraska · $133,040
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Nursing Assistants · $45,820 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
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in North Dakota?
Physician Assistants in North Dakota earned a median of $133,450 a year ($64.16 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $107,030 to $155,010.
Where in North Dakota do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Fargo, ND-MN at $136,610.
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.