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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$130,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.53/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
1,290
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$146,213 #9 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in North Dakota, explained

Nurse practitioners in North Dakota earn a median of $130,070 per year ($62.53 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $103,490, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $162,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $130,070 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $130,070 is worth about $146,213 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #9 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$103,490
$49.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,070
$62.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,020
$77.89/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $130,070 $146,213
Montana $137,210 $144,973 −$7,140
Minnesota $133,260 $135,123 −$3,190
South Dakota $128,840 $145,441 +$1,230

Nurse Practitioner in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in North Dakota?

Nurse practitioners in North Dakota earn a median of $130,070 per year ($62.53 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay nurse practitioners well?

At $130,070, North Dakota pays 2% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 1,290 work in the state.

Nurse Practitioner salary in other states

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