Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in North Dakota
The median for home health and personal care aides in North Dakota is $39,440 a year, somewhat above the national $35,800 (+10%); the state ranks 9th of 51 states by median. That is 25% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). North Dakota pays more than every neighbouring state: Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana range from $36,630 in Montana to $38,370 in Minnesota. North Dakota employs 7,730 home health and personal care aides, 18.0 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.65 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 | $17.41 | $17.84 | $18.96 | $22.02 | $23.65 | $19.95 | 7,730 | 18.00 | 0.65 |
| Annual | $36,220 | $37,110 | $39,440 | $45,800 | $49,190 | $41,490 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.00 | $15.35 | $17.21 | $18.98 | $21.65 | $17.36 | 4,305,810 | – | – |
| Annual | $27,040 | $31,920 | $35,800 | $39,470 | $45,040 | $36,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.65
- Jobs per 1,000
- 18.00
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 home health and personal care aides, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $19.75 | $41,080 | $34,140 | $46,150 | 1,350 | 25.88 | 0.93 |
| Bismarck, ND | $18.68 | $38,850 | $36,820 | $49,940 | 1,680 | 23.55 | 0.85 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $18.23 | $37,910 | $35,110 | $49,190 | 3,130 | 21.06 | 0.76 |
| Minot, ND | $17.72 | $36,860 | $35,730 | $46,730 | 880 | 26.55 | 0.96 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $20.16 | $41,940 | $34,650 | $48,570 | 1,230 | 19.43 | 0.70 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $18.56 | $38,610 | $34,840 | $45,910 | 880 | 10.11 | 0.36 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $18.96 | $39,440 | 7,730 | 0.65 |
| Minnesota | $18.45 | $38,370 | 128,680 | 1.58 |
| Montana | $17.61 | $36,630 | 10,400 | 0.73 |
| South Dakota | $18.15 | $37,740 | 4,210 | 0.33 |
See the national page for Home Health and Personal Care Aides (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.