Nursing Assistants Salary in North Dakota
The median for nursing assistants in North Dakota is $45,820 a year, somewhat above the national $42,260 (+8%); the state ranks 16th of 51 states by median. That is 13% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $46,680 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $38,800 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 6,840 nursing assistants, 15.9 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd 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 | $16.89 | $17.51 | $22.03 | $23.06 | $24.70 | $20.83 | 6,840 | 15.92 | 1.71 |
| Annual | $35,130 | $36,410 | $45,820 | $47,950 | $51,380 | $43,330 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.32 | $17.91 | $20.32 | $22.70 | $24.99 | $20.53 | 1,448,910 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,940 | $37,260 | $42,260 | $47,220 | $51,980 | $42,700 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 16th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 15.92
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 nursing assistants, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $22.46 | $46,720 | $36,040 | $49,120 | 1,430 | 20.06 | 2.15 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $21.99 | $45,740 | $35,330 | $48,830 | 930 | 17.84 | 1.91 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $19.20 | $39,940 | $33,050 | $50,800 | 2,240 | 15.06 | 1.62 |
| Minot, ND | $17.55 | $36,500 | $35,130 | $47,500 | 430 | 12.90 | 1.38 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $22.65 | $47,110 | $36,520 | $55,620 | 1,340 | 21.12 | 2.27 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $22.24 | $46,270 | $33,490 | $51,490 | 910 | 10.46 | 1.12 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $22.03 | $45,820 | 6,840 | 1.71 |
| Minnesota | $22.44 | $46,680 | 29,120 | 1.06 |
| Montana | $19.67 | $40,900 | 4,390 | 0.92 |
| South Dakota | $18.65 | $38,800 | 6,860 | 1.61 |
See the national page for Nursing Assistants (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.