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Software Developer Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$105,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.77/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
1,450
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$118,706 #45 of 50

Software Developer pay in North Dakota, explained

Software developers in North Dakota earn a median of $105,600 per year ($50.77 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $62,900, while the most experienced software developers reach about $158,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $105,600 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $105,600 is worth about $118,706 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #45 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,900
$30.24/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,600
$50.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$158,060
$75.99/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $105,600 $118,706
Minnesota $130,050 $131,868 −$24,450
Montana $121,990 $128,892 −$16,390
South Dakota $96,310 $108,719 +$9,290

Software Developer in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do software developers make in North Dakota?

Software developers in North Dakota earn a median of $105,600 per year ($50.77 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay software developers well?

At $105,600, North Dakota pays 22% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 1,450 work in the state.

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