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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in North Dakota
- Grand Forks$103,210
- Minot$91,920
- Fargo$87,500
- Bismarck$77,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $103,210 | $86,110 | $63,100 | $80,706 | 87 |
| Minot | $91,920 | $78,920 | $62,280 | $72,984 | 87 |
| Fargo | $87,500 | $85,300 | $61,970 | $69,961 | 91 |
| Bismarck | $77,300 | $64,640 | $58,900 | $62,984 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 33-3021.
- 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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