Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary in North Dakota

Other life, physical, and social science technicians in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $67,120 a year) and the least in Fargo ($61,120), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other life, physical, and social science technicians average at $66,100 and the median at $69,350 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,280.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$67,120
Fargo$61,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$67,120	$56,420	$51,030	$56,021	91
Fargo	$61,120	$53,090	$48,440	$51,290	91

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

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary in other states

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, 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 19-4099.
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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