Registered Nurses pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for registered nurses is $38.81 an hour ($80,730 a year). About 11,340 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). North Dakota ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.50 | $65,520 |
| 25% of workers | $33.47 | $69,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.81 | $80,730 |
| 75% of workers | $44.75 | $93,080 |
| 90% of workers | $49.75 | $103,480 |
Registered Nurses pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $82,120 | 4,790 |
| Bismarck | $81,120 | 2,400 |
| Minot | $80,490 | 620 |
| Grand Forks | $79,070 | 1,280 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $45,820 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,300 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,070 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,670 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,450 |
| Pharmacists | $142,040 |
| Physical Therapists | $85,330 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $75,240 |
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