Electricians Salary in North Dakota
The median for electricians in North Dakota is $65,710 a year, somewhat above the national $63,190 (+4%); the state ranks 24th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 25% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $78,160 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $61,390 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 3,570 electricians, 8.31 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.71 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 | $22.33 | $27.36 | $31.59 | $38.71 | $48.57 | $33.87 | 3,570 | 8.31 | 1.71 |
| Annual | $46,440 | $56,920 | $65,710 | $80,510 | $101,020 | $70,460 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.31
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 electricians, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $36.99 | $76,950 | $46,800 | $100,320 | 920 | 6.18 | 1.27 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $33.51 | $69,710 | $44,670 | $94,790 | 350 | 6.82 | 1.40 |
| Bismarck, ND | $29.76 | $61,900 | $46,630 | $92,730 | 480 | 6.71 | 1.38 |
| Minot, ND | $28.75 | $59,800 | $45,700 | $96,830 | 340 | 10.28 | 2.11 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36.50 | $75,920 | $46,940 | $111,160 | 1,140 | 13.03 | 2.68 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $29.17 | $60,680 | $46,430 | $94,830 | 490 | 7.67 | 1.57 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $31.59 | $65,710 | 3,570 | 1.71 |
| Minnesota | $37.58 | $78,160 | 14,350 | 1.00 |
| Montana | $36.90 | $76,760 | 2,750 | 1.10 |
| South Dakota | $29.51 | $61,390 | 2,980 | 1.34 |
See the national page for Electricians (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.