SOC 17-2199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineers, All Other — Fargo
Fargo, ND-MN · 1 metro areas compared
In Fargo, ND the median wage is $97,390.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fargo, ND the median wage is $97,390. That is 20.8% lower than the national median of $122,930. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $84,920 and $121,900. The lowest tenth earn under $70,470, while the highest tenth earn more than $142,110.
Grand Forks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 55th of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,470 | −42.7% |
| 25th | $84,920 | −30.9% |
| Median (50th) | $97,390 | −20.8% |
| 75th | $121,900 | −0.8% |
| 90th | $142,110 | +15.6% |
| Mean | $105,570 | −14.1% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $103,380 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fargo run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $97,390 goes as far as $109,427 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,390 a year, 20.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,470 to $142,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $103,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineers, All Other in Fargo, ND?
The median annual wage is $97,390, or $46.82 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 $122,930, so pay in Fargo, ND is 20.8% 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 Fargo, ND earns more than $142,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,470 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 $103,380 per year.
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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