SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Fargo
Fargo, ND-MN
In Fargo, ND the median wage is $71,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fargo, ND the median wage is $71,510. That is 21.6% lower than the national median of $91,240. Pay ranges from under $52,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $121,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,050 to $96,700.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.55 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 408 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,050 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $52,050 | −43.0% |
| Median (50th) | $71,510 | −21.6% |
| 75th | $96,700 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $121,630 | +33.3% |
| Mean | $78,930 | −13.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fargo run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $71,510 goes as far as $80,348 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,348US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,510 a year, 21.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,050 to $121,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Fargo, ND?
The median annual wage is $71,510, or $34.38 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 $91,240, so pay in Fargo, ND is 21.6% 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 Fargo, ND earns more than $121,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,050 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 40 jobs in this occupation in Fargo, ND. 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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