SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — North Dakota
North Dakota · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota comes to $81,330 a year, ahead of the national median of $71,900 by 13.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota comes to $81,330 a year, ahead of the national median of $71,900 by 13.1%. Pay ranges from under $63,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $103,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,210 to $97,470.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.64 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. North Dakota ranks number 23rd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fargo records the highest median at $77,450. Of the 556 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 121st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | −12.2% |
| 25th | $74,210 | +3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $81,330 | +13.1% |
| 75th | $97,470 | +35.6% |
| 90th | $103,380 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $83,170 | +15.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $77,450 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $81,330 goes as far as $91,382 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,382US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,330 a year, 13.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,130 to $103,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $77,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $81,330, or $39.10 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 $71,900, so pay in North Dakota is 13.1% higher. 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 $103,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,130 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 Fargo, at $77,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 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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