Engineers, All Other Salary in North Dakota

Other engineers in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $109,340 a year) and the least in Fargo ($105,570), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other engineers average at $104,700 and the median at $100,250 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,330.

Engineers, All Other average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$109,340
Fargo$105,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$109,340	$103,380	$88,610	$84,899	87
Fargo	$105,570	$97,390	$84,920	$82,321	91

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

Engineers, All Other salary in other states

Engineers, All Other 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 17-2199.
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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