SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Fargo
Fargo, ND-MN · 3 metro areas compared
In Fargo, ND the median wage is $60,460.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fargo, ND the median wage is $60,460. That is 16.1% lower than the national median of $72,040. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,310 and $77,540. The lowest tenth earn under $46,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,310.
Employment stands at 770, or 5.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Minot leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,480. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 199th of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $47,310 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,460 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $77,540 | +7.6% |
| 90th | $81,310 | +12.9% |
| Mean | $63,360 | −12.0% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $62,480 | 290 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $61,430 | 360 | |
| 3 | Bismarck | $61,210 | 650 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fargo run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $60,460 goes as far as $67,933 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,933US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,460 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,590 to $81,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 770 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minot, at $62,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Fargo, ND?
The median annual wage is $60,460, 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 $72,040, so pay in Fargo, ND is 16.1% 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 $81,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,590 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 Minot, at $62,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 770 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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