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

Psychologist Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$116,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.83/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
170
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,543 #2 of 48

Psychologist pay in North Dakota, explained

Psychologists in North Dakota earn a median of $116,130 per year ($55.83 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $69,520, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $148,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $116,130 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $116,130 is worth about $130,543 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #2 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,520
$33.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$116,130
$55.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$148,320
$71.31/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $116,130 $130,543
Minnesota $107,030 $108,527 +$9,100
South Dakota $80,130 $90,454 +$36,000
Montana $68,160 $72,016 +$47,970

Psychologist in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in North Dakota?

Psychologists in North Dakota earn a median of $116,130 per year ($55.83 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay psychologists well?

At $116,130, North Dakota pays 15% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 170 work in the state.

Psychologist salary in other states

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