SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — North Dakota
North Dakota · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota is $147,400 a year, trailing the national median of $171,270 by 13.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota is $147,400 a year, trailing the national median of $171,270 by 13.9%. Half of workers earn between $132,150 and $175,280. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $112,130 and the ninetieth at $215,100.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.44 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 44th by median wage. Grand Forks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $149,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,130 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $132,150 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $147,400 | −13.9% |
| 75th | $175,280 | +2.3% |
| 90th | $215,100 | +25.6% |
| Mean | $156,360 | −8.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $149,500 | 30 | |
| 2 | Bismarck | $147,720 | 80 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $141,990 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $147,400 goes as far as $165,618 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$147,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$165,618US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $147,400 a year, 13.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $112,130 to $215,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $149,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $147,400, or $70.86 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $171,270, so pay in North Dakota is 13.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Dakota earns more than $215,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $112,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Grand Forks, at $149,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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