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Electrical Engineer Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$110,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.28/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
260
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,563 #12 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in North Dakota, explained

Electrical engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $110,810 per year ($53.28 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $77,350, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $155,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $110,810 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $110,810 is worth about $124,563 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #12 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,350
$37.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$110,810
$53.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,520
$74.77/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $110,810 $124,563
Minnesota $109,510 $111,041 +$1,300
South Dakota $98,980 $111,733 +$11,830
Montana $87,360 $92,303 +$23,450

Electrical Engineer in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in North Dakota?

Electrical engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $110,810 per year ($53.28 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay electrical engineers well?

At $110,810, North Dakota pays 8% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 260 work in the state.

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