Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $80,730 | $98,331 | -18% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.81 | $47.27 | -18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $90,708.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in North Dakota is $80,730, or about $38.81 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. North Dakota is -18% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,340 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $80,730, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.