Computer Programmers Salary in North Dakota

Computer programmers in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $94,800 a year) and the least in Fargo ($93,870), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $97,550 and the median at $92,280 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$94,800
Fargo$93,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$94,800	$83,160	$71,960	$74,954	91
Fargo	$93,870	$92,280	$79,670	$74,318	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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