Salary Overview for North Dakota

The median individual income in North Dakota is $38,030 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $47,320. The median household income is $73,959.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

North Dakota's cost of living index is 92 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $38,030 in North Dakota has the purchasing power of approximately $41,337 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in North Dakota than in most states.

Minimum Wage in North Dakota

The current minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25/hour, which equals approximately $15,080 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete North Dakota minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in North Dakota

  • Sanford Health
  • Essentia Health
  • Microsoft

Major Industries in North Dakota

  • Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare

Tax Rates in North Dakota

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our North Dakota tax rates page.

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