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

High School Teacher Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$61,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
3,070
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,807 #27 of 51

High School Teacher pay in North Dakota, explained

High school teachers in North Dakota earn a median of $61,210 per year (— per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $47,630, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $81,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $61,210 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $61,210 is worth about $68,807 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #27 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,630
$22.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,210
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,310
$39.09/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $61,210 $68,807
Minnesota $76,460 $77,529 −$15,250
Montana $60,990 $64,441 +$220
South Dakota $51,050 $57,628 +$10,160

High School Teacher in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in North Dakota?

High school teachers in North Dakota earn a median of $61,210 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay high school teachers well?

At $61,210, North Dakota pays 15% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 3,070 work in the state.

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