Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,310 or more. The middle half of secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) in Fargo earn between $47,310 and $77,540.
- $47K10th
- $47K25th
- $60KMedian
- $78K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,360 | $5,280 | — |
| Median | $60,460 | $5,038 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,310 | $3,942 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,540 | $6,462 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($61,830) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($76,320). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $72,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $63,360 | $60,460 | $46,590 | $81,310 | 770 |
| North Dakota | $61,830 | $61,210 | $47,630 | $81,310 | 3,070 |
| United States | $76,320 | $72,040 | $48,780 | $107,600 | 1,065,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $63,360, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $53,090 a year, or $4,424 a month and $2,042 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $53,090 | $4,424 |
| Working in MN | $50,305 | $4,192 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $63,360 buys what about $69,725 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($68,700).
- Bismarck$68,700
- Minot$64,460
- Grand Forks$64,210
- Fargo$63,360
Highest-paying cities for secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education)
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,470).
- San Francisco, CA$119,470
- San Diego, CA$116,110
- San Jose, CA$111,240
- Napa, CA$107,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$107,640
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Fargo: questions
What is the entry-level secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) take-home pay in Fargo?
About $53,090 a year ($4,424 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,360.
Do secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($76,320).
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 25-2031; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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