Project Management Specialists Salary in North Dakota
Project Management Specialists in North Dakota have a median of $96,160 a year, below the national $102,320 (−6%); the state ranks 32nd of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 83% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $97,860 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $82,250 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 2,020 project management specialists, 4.71 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.69 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 | $29.95 | $37.02 | $46.23 | $57.52 | $66.98 | $48.46 | 2,020 | 4.71 | 0.69 |
| Annual | $62,300 | $77,010 | $96,160 | $119,630 | $139,320 | $100,790 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $29.61 | $37.71 | $49.19 | $63.99 | $80.76 | $53.24 | 1,066,670 | – | – |
| Annual | $61,580 | $78,440 | $102,320 | $133,100 | $167,970 | $110,740 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 32nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.69
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.71
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 project management 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $46.84 | $97,430 | $60,750 | $138,530 | 870 | 5.85 | 0.85 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $43.34 | $90,140 | $62,670 | $136,310 | 220 | 4.15 | 0.60 |
| Bismarck, ND | $42.62 | $88,650 | $63,210 | $136,760 | 390 | 5.42 | 0.79 |
| Minot, ND | $41.82 | $86,990 | $62,890 | $135,420 | 90 | 2.59 | 0.38 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $46.57 | $96,860 | $69,240 | $170,200 | 360 | 4.07 | 0.59 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $44.47 | $92,490 | $60,850 | $138,010 | 160 | 2.55 | 0.37 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $46.23 | $96,160 | 2,020 | 0.69 |
| Minnesota | $47.05 | $97,860 | 18,850 | 0.93 |
| Montana | $42.25 | $87,890 | 2,940 | 0.84 |
| South Dakota | $39.54 | $82,250 | 1,310 | 0.42 |
See the national page for Project Management 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.