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

Electrician Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$65,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.59/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
3,570
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,865 #14 of 51

Electrician pay in North Dakota, explained

Electricians in North Dakota earn a median of $65,710 per year ($31.59 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $46,440, while the most experienced electricians reach about $101,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $65,710 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $65,710 is worth about $73,865 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #14 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,440
$22.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,710
$31.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,020
$48.57/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $65,710 $73,865
Minnesota $78,160 $79,253 −$12,450
Montana $76,760 $81,103 −$11,050
South Dakota $61,390 $69,300 +$4,320

Electrician in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do electricians make in North Dakota?

Electricians in North Dakota earn a median of $65,710 per year ($31.59 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay electricians well?

At $65,710, North Dakota pays 4% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 3,570 work in the state.

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