SOC 17-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineers — East North Dakota
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Civil Engineers in East North Dakota, ND is $93,950 per year, close to the national median of $100,840 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Civil Engineers in East North Dakota, ND is $93,950 per year, close to the national median of $100,840 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $77,520 and $115,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,810 and the ninetieth at $146,010.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Grand Forks records the highest median at $100,520. Of the 272 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,810 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $77,520 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $93,950 | −6.8% |
| 75th | $115,210 | +14.3% |
| 90th | $146,010 | +44.8% |
| Mean | $99,790 | −1.0% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $100,520 | 170 | |
| 2 | Minot | $99,460 | 70 | |
| 3 | Bismarck | $98,270 | 380 | |
| 4 | Fargo | $95,530 | 510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $93,950 goes as far as $105,562 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,562US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,950 a year, 6.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,810 to $146,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $100,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineers in East North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $93,950, or $45.17 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 $100,840, so pay in East North Dakota, ND is 6.8% 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 East North Dakota, ND earns more than $146,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,810 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 $100,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in East North Dakota, 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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