Electrical Engineers Salary in North Dakota

Electrical engineers in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $117,280 a year) and the least in Fargo ($105,960), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electrical engineers average at $112,380 and the median at $110,810 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,100.

Electrical Engineers average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$117,280
Grand Forks$109,140
Fargo$105,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$117,280	$110,810	$90,680	$90,330	91
Grand Forks	$109,140	$112,260	$83,380	$84,762	87
Fargo	$105,960	$109,790	$79,030	$82,587	91

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

Electrical Engineers salary in other states

Electrical Engineers 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 17-2071.
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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