Financial Managers Salary in North Dakota
In North Dakota, financial managers earn a median $135,890 a year, well below the national median of $166,570 (−18%); the state ranks 34th of 51 states by median. Financial Managers earn 2.6 times the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and South Dakota pay more (up to $163,410 in Minnesota) and Montana pays less (down to $131,060 in Montana). North Dakota employs 2,140 financial managers, 4.98 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.92 is close to the national share.
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 | $42.12 | $51.20 | $65.33 | $84.83 | $110.17 | $73.62 | 2,140 | 4.98 | 0.92 |
| Annual | $87,610 | $106,490 | $135,890 | $176,440 | $229,150 | $153,130 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $45.34 | $60.33 | $80.08 | $105.76 | $155.42 | $89.86 | 841,710 | – | – |
| Annual | $94,310 | $125,490 | $166,570 | $219,980 | $323,270 | $186,910 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 34th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.92
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.98
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 financial managers, 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 | $65.85 | $136,970 | $92,870 | $236,930 | 810 | 5.45 | 1.01 |
| Bismarck, ND | $64.12 | $133,370 | $87,800 | $225,690 | 420 | 5.87 | 1.08 |
| Minot, ND | $62.87 | $130,770 | $89,180 | $229,490 | 130 | 3.98 | 0.73 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $62.56 | $130,130 | $88,230 | $216,720 | 220 | 4.30 | 0.79 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $67.22 | $139,820 | $87,610 | $223,500 | 300 | 3.41 | 0.63 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $62.11 | $129,200 | $75,410 | $213,290 | 300 | 4.71 | 0.87 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $65.33 | $135,890 | 2,140 | 0.92 |
| Minnesota | $78.56 | $163,410 | 16,680 | 1.04 |
| Montana | $63.01 | $131,060 | 1,510 | 0.55 |
| South Dakota | $76.78 | $159,700 | 1,000 | 0.40 |
See the national page for Financial Managers (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.