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

Physician Assistant Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$133,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.16/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
510
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$150,013 #9 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in North Dakota, explained

Physician assistants in North Dakota earn a median of $133,450 per year ($64.16 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $77,300, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $173,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $133,450 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $133,450 is worth about $150,013 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #9 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,300
$37.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,450
$64.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$173,860
$83.59/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $133,450 $150,013
Montana $141,470 $149,474 −$8,020
Minnesota $141,190 $143,164 −$7,740
South Dakota $133,200 $150,362 +$250

Physician Assistant in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in North Dakota?

Physician assistants in North Dakota earn a median of $133,450 per year ($64.16 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay physician assistants well?

At $133,450, North Dakota pays 2% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 510 work in the state.

Physician Assistant salary in other states

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