Registered Nurse salary in North Dakota
What registered nurses earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,730$38.81 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$69,620 – $93,080Top 10%: $103,480+
Jobs11,3401.21× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in North Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $82,120 | $39.48 | 4,790 |
| Bismarck, ND | $81,120 | $39.00 | 2,400 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $83,050 | $39.93 | 1,300 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $79,070 | $38.02 | 1,280 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $80,630 | $38.76 | 1,210 |
| Minot, ND | $80,490 | $38.70 | 620 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Missouri · $81,780 Tennessee · $81,500 Kentucky · $81,040 Louisiana · $80,230 West Virginia · $80,130 Kansas · $79,320
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
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 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $67,790
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in North Dakota?
Registered Nurses in North Dakota earned a median of $80,730 a year ($38.81 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $69,620 to $93,080.
Where in North Dakota do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Fargo, ND-MN at $82,120.
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.