Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in North Dakota
The median for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in North Dakota is $38,240 a year, somewhat above the national $36,780 (+4%); the state ranks 11th of 51 states by median. That is 27% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $40,100 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $28,220 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 5,600 teaching assistants, except postsecondary, 13.0 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.43 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 | * | * | * | * | * | * | 5,600 | 13.04 | 1.43 |
| Annual | $29,130 | $35,990 | $38,240 | $44,570 | $46,260 | $38,830 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,420,350 | – | – |
| Annual | $27,150 | $31,060 | $36,780 | $45,360 | $50,040 | $38,290 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 11th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.43
- Jobs per 1,000
- 13.04
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 teaching assistants, except postsecondary, 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 | * | $44,110 | $36,770 | $44,570 | 850 | 11.97 | 1.31 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | * | $39,270 | $28,090 | $45,750 | 1,650 | 11.07 | 1.21 |
| Minot, ND | * | $38,040 | $23,480 | $60,740 | 740 | 22.17 | 2.43 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | * | $36,580 | $23,450 | $46,050 | 1,030 | 19.87 | 2.18 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | * | $38,020 | $29,120 | $46,180 | 1,150 | 13.12 | 1.44 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | * | $37,190 | $30,850 | $45,670 | 920 | 14.57 | 1.59 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | * | $38,240 | 5,600 | 1.43 |
| Minnesota | * | $40,100 | 38,540 | 1.43 |
| Montana | * | $34,750 | 3,930 | 0.84 |
| South Dakota | * | $28,220 | 4,650 | 1.11 |
See the national page for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (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.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- 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.