Engineers, All Other pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,110 or more. The middle half of other engineers in Fargo earn between $84,920 and $121,900.
- $70K10th
- $85K25th
- $97KMedian
- $122K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,570 | $8,798 | $50.75 |
| Median | $97,390 | $8,116 | $46.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,920 | $7,077 | $40.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,900 | $10,158 | $58.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engineers, All Other pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Other engineers in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($104,700) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($125,330). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $122,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $105,570 | $97,390 | $70,470 | $142,110 | n/a |
| North Dakota | $104,700 | $100,250 | $64,210 | $154,910 | 220 |
| United States | $125,330 | $122,930 | $66,810 | $189,950 | 154,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineers, All Other salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $105,570, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $82,321 a year, or $6,860 a month and $3,166 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 | $82,321 | $6,860 |
| Working in MN | $77,443 | $6,454 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for other 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 $105,570 buys what about $116,176 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 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.
Engineers, All Other salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($109,340).
- Grand Forks$109,340
- Fargo$105,570
Highest-paying cities for other engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($171,140).
- San Jose, CA$171,140
- San Francisco, CA$162,570
- Charlottesville, VA$151,940
- Albuquerque, NM$151,910
- Lexington Park, MD$151,780
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Engineers, All Other salary in Fargo: questions
How much do other engineers make an hour in Fargo?
$50.76 an hour on average, and $46.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other engineers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other engineers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $82,321 a year ($6,860 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,570.
Do other engineers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,330).
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 17-2199; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.5%.
- 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).
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