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Jan 21 2021

Average Registered Nurse Salary in North Dakota

Registered Nurses in the state of North Dakota earn an average annual salary of $66,290 per year (or $31.87 per hour) as of May 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 80% of North Dakota RNs earn between $52,550 and $83,770.

On average, RNs in North Dakota earn about 14% less than the national average salary for nurses, at $77,460 (or $37.24 per hour).

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The cost of living in a region can impact what nurses tend to earn working in those areas. With a Cost of Living Index of 97 in Q3 2020, nurses in North Dakota can expect lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states. So, it’s understandable that their earnings would also be lower than the national average.

StateAvg. RN SalaryAvg. RN Salary (adjusted for COL)
North Dakota$66,290$58,457
Nationwide$77,460-

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Average RN Salary In North Dakota Cities

North Dakota RN salaries vary quite a bit across the state, but the highest-paying regions for RNs are in the Fargo area, with average RN salaries at around $68,110. The West North Dakota non-metropolitan area is second at $66,650. RNs located in the East North Dakota non-metropolitan area area can expect to earn about $65,690.

Metro AreaRNs EmployedAvg. RN Salary
Bismarck, ND2,120$62,050
Fargo, ND-MN4,260$68,110
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area1,460$66,650
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area1,190$65,690

Average RN salary vs similar healthcare professions in North Dakota

At a $66,290 average annual salary, RNs in North Dakota tend to earn slightly less than some other types of healthcare workers in the state. Across all these professions, “Nurse Practitioners” and “Physical Therapists” workers in North Dakota earn an average salary ranging between $81,630-$110,950 according to the BLS.

Here’s how a sample of these other types of healthcare professions compare to RN salaries in North Dakota:

Profession# EmployedAvg. Salary
Registered Nurses9,750$66,290
LPNs / LVNs2,520$46,760
Pharmacy Technicians890$39,770
Dental Hygienists600$72,550
Physical Therapist640$81,630
Nurse Practitioners520$110,950

Job outlook for Registered Nurses in North Dakota

About 9,740 RNs reside in the state of North Dakota. These jobs are still projected to increase by about 16.5% from 2018 to 2028 – an increase of almost 1,610 new RNs in the state in the coming years.

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Written by Journi Gillette · Category: Salary

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