verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$75,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.41/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
4,430
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,129 #20 of 51

Accountant pay in North Dakota, explained

Accountants in North Dakota earn a median of $75,730 per year ($36.41 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $49,330, while the most experienced accountants reach about $124,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $75,730 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $75,730 is worth about $85,129 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #20 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,330
$23.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,730
$36.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$124,960
$60.08/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $75,730 $85,129
Minnesota $81,600 $82,741 −$5,870
South Dakota $78,880 $89,043 −$3,150
Montana $75,810 $80,099 −$80

Accountant in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do accountants make in North Dakota?

Accountants in North Dakota earn a median of $75,730 per year ($36.41 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay accountants well?

At $75,730, North Dakota pays 10% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 4,430 work in the state.

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