Social Workers, All Other pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,100 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Fargo earn between $70,700 and $91,170.
- $64K10th
- $71K25th
- $77KMedian
- $91K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,560 | $6,547 | $37.77 |
| Median | $77,450 | $6,454 | $37.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,700 | $5,892 | $33.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,170 | $7,598 | $43.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Other social workers in Fargo earn 6% less than the North Dakota average ($83,170) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $78,560 | $77,450 | $63,790 | $96,100 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $83,170 | $81,330 | $63,130 | $103,380 | 110 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $78,560, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $63,846 a year, or $5,320 a month and $2,456 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $63,846 | $5,320 |
| Working in MN | $60,278 | $5,023 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for other social workers? 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 $78,560 buys what about $86,452 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- St. Cloud, MN$87,270
- Minneapolis, MN$79,850
- Duluth, MN$75,140
- Sioux Falls, SD$87,870
- Mankato, MN$76,370
- Rochester, MN$91,390
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Fargo: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Fargo?
$37.77 an hour on average, and $37.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $63,846 a year ($5,320 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,560.
Do other social workers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; 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 2.66, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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