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

Project Manager Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$96,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.23/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
2,020
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,095 #11 of 51

Project Manager pay in North Dakota, explained

Project managers in North Dakota earn a median of $96,160 per year ($46.23 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $62,300, while the most experienced project managers reach about $139,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $96,160 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $96,160 is worth about $108,095 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #11 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,300
$29.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,160
$46.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$139,320
$66.98/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $96,160 $108,095
Minnesota $97,860 $99,228 −$1,700
Montana $87,890 $92,863 +$8,270
South Dakota $82,250 $92,848 +$13,910

Project Manager in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do project managers make in North Dakota?

Project managers in North Dakota earn a median of $96,160 per year ($46.23 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay project managers well?

At $96,160, North Dakota pays 6% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 2,020 work in the state.

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