Software Developers Salary in North Dakota
In North Dakota, software developers earn a median $105,600 a year, well below the national median of $135,980 (−22%); the state ranks 46th of 50 states by median. Software Developers earn 2.0 times the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $130,050 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $96,310 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 1,450 software developers, 3.38 per 1,000 jobs, the 50th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.31 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 | $30.24 | $37.92 | $50.77 | $60.82 | $75.99 | $51.44 | 1,450 | 3.38 | 0.31 |
| Annual | $62,900 | $78,870 | $105,600 | $126,510 | $158,060 | $107,000 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 | $71.20 | 1,687,890 | – | – |
| Annual | $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 | $148,100 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 46th of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 50th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.31
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.38
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 software developers, 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 | $52.15 | $108,470 | $62,390 | $157,070 | 50 | 1.41 | 0.13 |
| Bismarck, ND | $50.97 | $106,020 | $75,970 | $136,750 | 390 | 5.49 | 0.51 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $50.95 | $105,980 | $60,300 | $160,480 | 860 | 5.80 | 0.53 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $44.29 | $92,120 | $57,520 | $132,910 | 130 | 2.59 | 0.24 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $55.95 | $116,370 | $64,550 | $184,620 | 70 | 1.14 | 0.11 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48.66 | $101,210 | $64,550 | $184,620 | 30 | 0.40 | 0.04 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $50.77 | $105,600 | 1,450 | 0.31 |
| Minnesota | $62.52 | $130,050 | 35,890 | 1.12 |
| Montana | $58.65 | $121,990 | 2,160 | 0.39 |
| South Dakota | $46.30 | $96,310 | 2,380 | 0.48 |
See the national page for Software Developers (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.