Construction Laborers Salary in North Dakota
The median for construction laborers in North Dakota is $49,070 a year, somewhat above the national $47,120 (+4%); the state ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. That is 6% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $60,260 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $45,710 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 5,050 construction laborers, 11.8 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.67 means the occupation is more concentrated 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 | $18.75 | $21.96 | $23.59 | $29.17 | $34.23 | $25.55 | 5,050 | 11.76 | 1.67 |
| Annual | $38,990 | $45,680 | $49,070 | $60,680 | $71,210 | $53,150 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.87 | $18.57 | $22.66 | $28.72 | $37.54 | $25.02 | 1,096,780 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,090 | $38,620 | $47,120 | $59,740 | $78,090 | $52,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.67
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.76
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 construction laborers, 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 | $23.93 | $49,770 | $38,950 | $73,010 | 620 | 8.64 | 1.23 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $23.72 | $49,340 | $44,020 | $77,350 | 1,760 | 11.85 | 1.68 |
| Minot, ND | $23.64 | $49,180 | $37,210 | $67,010 | 340 | 10.24 | 1.45 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $23.59 | $49,070 | $41,120 | $66,140 | 510 | 9.80 | 1.39 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $23.94 | $49,790 | $34,320 | $71,210 | 600 | 9.38 | 1.33 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $22.91 | $47,650 | $37,560 | $69,680 | 1,420 | 16.32 | 2.31 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $23.59 | $49,070 | 5,050 | 1.67 |
| Minnesota | $28.97 | $60,260 | 28,530 | 1.37 |
| Montana | $23.96 | $49,830 | 4,590 | 1.27 |
| South Dakota | $21.98 | $45,710 | 1,780 | 0.55 |
See the national page for Construction Laborers (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.