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Firefighters average salary by city in North Dakota
- Grand Forks$61,460
- Minot$55,240
- Fargo$53,180
- Bismarck$50,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $61,460 | $68,060 | $47,750 | $51,563 | 87 |
| Minot | $55,240 | $49,060 | $47,700 | $46,565 | 87 |
| Fargo | $53,180 | $53,130 | $46,140 | $44,910 | 91 |
| Bismarck | $50,390 | $47,440 | $47,440 | $42,668 | 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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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