Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in North Dakota
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in North Dakota have a median of $62,300 a year, below the national $64,400 (−3%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 19% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $63,750 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $52,750 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 1,920 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 4.46 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.07 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 | $24.49 | $28.03 | $29.95 | $31.26 | $35.64 | $29.92 | 1,920 | 4.46 | 1.07 |
| Annual | $50,950 | $58,290 | $62,300 | $65,020 | $74,130 | $62,230 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.07
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.46
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 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 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 | $29.95 | $62,300 | $50,260 | $72,500 | 770 | 5.21 | 1.25 |
| Bismarck, ND | $29.66 | $61,690 | $51,380 | $75,640 | 310 | 4.33 | 1.04 |
| Minot, ND | $29.38 | $61,110 | $46,590 | $72,870 | 70 | 2.07 | 0.50 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $29.09 | $60,500 | $50,610 | $74,600 | 300 | 5.75 | 1.38 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30.35 | $63,120 | $52,300 | $73,200 | 400 | 6.38 | 1.53 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30.07 | $62,540 | $50,410 | $74,970 | 250 | 2.81 | 0.67 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $29.95 | $62,300 | 1,920 | 1.07 |
| Minnesota | $30.65 | $63,750 | 12,840 | 1.04 |
| Montana | $29.91 | $62,210 | 1,620 | 0.76 |
| South Dakota | $25.36 | $52,750 | 2,050 | 1.08 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (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.