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Registered Nurses Salary in North Dakota
Registered Nurses in North Dakota earn a median $80,730 a year, 17% below the U.S. median.
- Median in ND
- $80,730 a year
- U.S. median
- $97,550 a year
- Employment
- 11,340
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in North Dakota
- Median (50%)
- $80,730 · $38.81 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $83,600 · $40.19 an hour (estimate error ±0.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $65,520 · $31.50 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $69,620 · $33.47 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $93,080 · $44.75 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $103,480 · $49.75 an hour
- Employment
- 11,340 (estimate error ±2.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 26.40
- Location quotient
- 1.21 (1.00 = national share)
Registered Nurses pay by metro area in North Dakota
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $83,050 | 1,300 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $82,120 | 4,790 |
| Bismarck, ND | $81,120 | 2,400 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $80,630 | 1,210 |
| Minot, ND | $80,490 | 620 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $79,070 | 1,280 |
H-1B filings for registered nurses in North Dakota
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
33 certified filings with a median offered wage of $73,819.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do registered nurses make in North Dakota?
- The median wage for registered nurses in North Dakota is $80,730 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 11,340 jobs in the state.
- Where in North Dakota do registered nurses earn the most?
- East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $83,050 a year.