Electrical Engineers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,810 or more. The middle half of electrical engineers in Fargo earn between $79,030 and $127,670.
- $72K10th
- $79K25th
- $110KMedian
- $128K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,960 | $8,830 | $50.94 |
| Median | $109,790 | $9,149 | $52.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,030 | $6,586 | $38.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,670 | $10,639 | $61.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Engineers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Electrical engineers in Fargo earn 6% less than the North Dakota average ($112,380) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($125,100). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $120,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $105,960 | $109,790 | $71,740 | $137,810 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $112,380 | $110,810 | $77,350 | $155,520 | 260 |
| United States | $125,100 | $120,630 | $76,550 | $184,300 | 198,750 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electrical Engineers salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $105,960, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $82,587 a year, or $6,882 a month and $3,176 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $82,587 | $6,882 |
| Working in MN | $77,691 | $6,474 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for electrical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $105,960 buys what about $116,605 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Engineers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 3rd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($117,280).
- Bismarck$117,280
- Grand Forks$109,140
- Fargo$105,960
Highest-paying cities for electrical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($189,370).
- San Jose, CA$189,370
- San Francisco, CA$162,170
- Albuquerque, NM$158,230
- Austin, TX$157,930
- Manchester, NH$149,130
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Electrical Engineers salary in Fargo: questions
How much do electrical engineers make an hour in Fargo?
$50.94 an hour on average, and $52.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical engineers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical engineers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $82,587 a year ($6,882 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,960.
Do electrical engineers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,100).
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; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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