Electricians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,320 or more. The middle half of electricians in Fargo earn between $57,490 and $82,560.
- $47K10th
- $57K25th
- $77KMedian
- $83K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,440 | $5,953 | $34.35 |
| Median | $76,950 | $6,412 | $37.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,490 | $4,791 | $27.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,560 | $6,880 | $39.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Electricians in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($70,460) and about the same as the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $71,440 | $76,950 | $46,800 | $100,320 | 920 |
| North Dakota | $70,460 | $65,710 | $46,440 | $101,020 | 3,570 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $71,440, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $58,976 a year, or $4,915 a month and $2,268 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 | $58,976 | $4,915 |
| Working in MN | $55,754 | $4,646 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for electricians? 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 $71,440 buys what about $78,617 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$71,440
- Grand Forks$67,500
- Minot$67,180
- Bismarck$66,950
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Fargo: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Fargo?
$34.35 an hour on average, and $36.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $58,976 a year ($4,915 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,440.
Do electricians earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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 47-2111; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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