Accountants and Auditors Salary in North Dakota

Accountants and auditors in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $80,870 a year) and the least in Minot ($77,590), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the accountants and auditors average at $80,090 and the median at $75,730 for 4,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $94,750.

Accountants and Auditors average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$80,870
Bismarck$79,880
Grand Forks$78,800
Minot$77,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$80,870	$76,420	$61,690	$65,426	91
Bismarck	$79,880	$76,910	$62,090	$64,749	91
Grand Forks	$78,800	$74,740	$61,250	$64,010	87
Minot	$77,590	$73,510	$60,520	$63,182	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Accountants and Auditors salary in other states

Accountants and Auditors salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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