Registered Nurse Salary in North Dakota

Compare live registered nurse pay signals and active healthcare openings in North Dakota.

Generated from 106 active jobs and 39 listed-pay samples in this market.

Average salary

$91,730

Hourly average

$44.10/hr

Low

$50,960

High

$171,184

Vs national

-7%

Salary distribution

Mean, median, and range in North Dakota

39 pay samples
Low $50,960
Median $93,278
Mean $91,730
High $171,184
Low sample$50,960
Median$93,278
Mean$91,730
High sample$171,184

Purchasing power

Salary vs cost of living

Local salary$91,730
National benchmark$98,430
Purchasing power$104,239

Because local costs are lower, this salary can feel closer to this amount in an average-cost city.

Local average$91,730
National benchmark$98,430
Benchmark sourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Estimated local cost level88 cents per national $1
Purchasing power$104,239
Estimated rent share13 cents of each gross-pay dollar

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Does North Dakota pay stretch further?

Compare Registered Nurse pay with local cost levels included.

Here

$91,730 adjusted

Compared with

$84,571 adjusted

RN Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level

0-2 years

$75,219

$66,046$82,557

Mid Level

3-5 years

$91,730

$82,557$100,903

Experienced

6-10 years

$103,655

$93,565$113,745

Senior

10+ years

$119,249

$106,407$133,009

City comparisons

Compare salary levels across North Dakota

CityAverageHourly
Fargo$76,960$37.00/hr

What Affects RN Pay in North Dakota?

Shift Differentials

  • Day ShiftBase pay
  • Evening Shift+$2-4/hr
  • Night Shift+$4-8/hr
  • Weekend+$3-6/hr

Location Factors

  • Rural areas may offer higher pay due to staffing shortages.
  • Hospital systems typically pay more than private clinics.
  • Travel RN positions offer premium rates.
  • Cost-of-living adjustments can improve purchasing power.

RN Benefits & Top Employers in North Dakota

Common Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits vary by employer
  • Shift differential opportunities may be available
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives vary by facility
  • Continuing education or certification support may be available

Market summary

Registered Nurse pay in North Dakota is estimated from live JibJob openings with listed compensation. Use this guide to compare pay alongside current employer demand before applying.

This generated salary page requires at least 10 active jobs and 3 usable salary samples in the market, so low-inventory role and city combinations are not published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in North Dakota?
The current JibJob estimate for Registered Nurse roles in North Dakota is based on 39 listed-pay job samples across 106 active openings.
Are Registered Nurse jobs hiring in North Dakota?
Yes. JibJob is currently tracking 106 active registered nurse openings in North Dakota.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is compiled from multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare careers and cost of living.

Last updated: 2026-06-16T04:15:52.239Z

Salary data represents averages and may vary based on experience, employer, and specific position. Cost of living indices are relative to the national average of 100.