Computer User Support Specialists Salary in North Dakota
At $61,310 a year, the median for computer user support specialists in North Dakota is close to the national median of $61,860 (−1%); North Dakota ranks 19th of 51 states by median. Computer User Support Specialists earn 17% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $63,630 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $48,260 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 1,400 computer user support specialists, 3.26 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.71 means it is less common in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $21.79 | $23.93 | $29.48 | $37.20 | $44.44 | $31.36 | 1,400 | 3.26 | 0.71 |
| Annual | $45,310 | $49,780 | $61,310 | $77,380 | $92,430 | $65,220 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.70 | $23.56 | $29.74 | $38.00 | $48.34 | $32.37 | 717,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,980 | $49,000 | $61,860 | $79,040 | $100,540 | $67,330 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.26
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota publish a row for computer user support specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $30.96 | $64,390 | $45,070 | $100,940 | 300 | 4.20 | 0.91 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $29.45 | $61,260 | $47,160 | $90,000 | 640 | 4.34 | 0.94 |
| Minot, ND | $29.38 | $61,110 | $40,710 | $90,080 | 90 | 2.69 | 0.58 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $28.89 | $60,090 | $40,490 | $84,880 | 170 | 3.33 | 0.72 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $29.75 | $61,870 | $40,630 | $102,390 | 140 | 1.58 | 0.34 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $29.11 | $60,550 | $42,640 | $84,060 | 130 | 2.04 | 0.44 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $29.48 | $61,310 | 1,400 | 0.71 |
| Minnesota | $30.59 | $63,630 | 15,320 | 1.13 |
| Montana | $28.11 | $58,460 | 1,640 | 0.69 |
| South Dakota | $23.20 | $48,260 | 1,240 | 0.59 |
See the national page for Computer User Support Specialists (every state ranked) and the North Dakota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS North Dakota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.