Healthcare Social Workers Salary in North Dakota

Healthcare social workers in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $66,500 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($65,970), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the healthcare social workers average at $65,300 and the median at $62,860 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,790.

Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$66,500
Bismarck$66,260
Grand Forks$65,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$66,500	$62,860	$57,390	$55,597	91
Bismarck	$66,260	$61,360	$59,550	$55,408	91
Grand Forks	$65,970	$66,080	$58,990	$55,181	87

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

Healthcare Social Workers salary in other states

Healthcare Social Workers 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 21-1022.
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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