Financial Examiners Salary in North Dakota

Financial examiners in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $101,720 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($82,060), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial examiners average at $90,980 and the median at $82,640 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,240.

Financial Examiners average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$101,720
Bismarck$82,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$101,720	$91,080	$70,600	$79,687	91
Bismarck	$82,060	$83,940	$65,310	$66,240	91

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

Financial Examiners salary in other states

Financial Examiners 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 13-2061.
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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