SOC 25-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School — North Dakota
North Dakota
Median pay in North Dakota is $46,530 a year, 28.4% under the national median of $65,030 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in North Dakota is $46,530 a year, 28.4% under the national median of $65,030 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,530 and $61,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,530 and the ninetieth at $73,970.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 34th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 434th of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,530 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $46,530 | −28.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,530 | −28.4% |
| 75th | $61,160 | −6.0% |
| 90th | $73,970 | +13.7% |
| Mean | $55,050 | −15.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $46,530 goes as far as $52,281 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,281US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,530 a year, 28.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,530 to $73,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $46,530, 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 $65,030, so pay in North Dakota is 28.4% 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 $73,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,530 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 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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