Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in North Dakota

Education teachers, postsecondary in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $98,750 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($82,350), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the education teachers, postsecondary average at $80,400 and the median at $77,540 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,350.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$98,750
Grand Forks$82,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$98,750	$103,850	$80,660	$77,656	91
Grand Forks	$82,350	$77,540	$77,540	$66,438	87

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

Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Education Teachers, Postsecondary 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 25-1081.
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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