Human Resources Specialists Salary in North Dakota
At $75,630 a year, the median for human resources specialists in North Dakota is close to the national median of $75,940 (0%); North Dakota ranks 18th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 44% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $78,760 in Minnesota) and South Dakota and Montana pay less (down to $63,790 in Montana). North Dakota employs 1,710 human resources specialists, 3.98 per 1,000 jobs, the 47th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.68 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 | $24.29 | $29.12 | $36.36 | $43.27 | $56.25 | $38.08 | 1,710 | 3.98 | 0.68 |
| Annual | $50,520 | $60,570 | $75,630 | $90,000 | $116,990 | $79,210 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.69 | $28.18 | $36.51 | $47.78 | $61.89 | $39.42 | 912,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,180 | $58,610 | $75,940 | $99,380 | $128,720 | $81,990 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 18th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 47th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.68
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.98
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 human resources 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | $37.61 | $78,220 | $46,020 | $115,990 | 110 | 3.35 | 0.57 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $36.80 | $76,550 | $50,150 | $120,730 | 720 | 4.86 | 0.83 |
| Bismarck, ND | $36.53 | $75,980 | $51,230 | $112,510 | 340 | 4.70 | 0.80 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $35.24 | $73,300 | $48,880 | $101,460 | 190 | 3.61 | 0.62 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36.99 | $76,940 | $52,780 | $120,800 | 250 | 2.84 | 0.48 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $34.21 | $71,150 | $49,340 | $113,670 | 190 | 2.97 | 0.51 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $36.36 | $75,630 | 1,710 | 0.68 |
| Minnesota | $37.87 | $78,760 | 17,240 | 1.00 |
| Montana | $30.67 | $63,790 | 2,340 | 0.78 |
| South Dakota | $32.50 | $67,590 | 1,340 | 0.50 |
See the national page for Human Resources 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.