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

Elementary School Teacher Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$60,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
4,430
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,481 #25 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in North Dakota, explained

Elementary school teachers in North Dakota earn a median of $60,030 per year (— per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $46,530, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $75,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $60,030 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $60,030 is worth about $67,481 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #25 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,530
$22.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,030
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,990
$36.53/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $60,030 $67,481
Minnesota $76,350 $77,418 −$16,320
Montana $57,530 $60,785 +$2,500
South Dakota $50,130 $56,589 +$9,900

Elementary School Teacher in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in North Dakota?

Elementary school teachers in North Dakota earn a median of $60,030 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay elementary school teachers well?

At $60,030, North Dakota pays 6% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 4,430 work in the state.

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