Mechanical Engineers Salary in North Dakota

Mechanical engineers in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $94,770 a year) and the least in Fargo ($93,120), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineers average at $96,400 and the median at $86,330 for 790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,610.

Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$94,770
Fargo$93,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$94,770	$91,430	$76,690	$74,933	87
Fargo	$93,120	$86,330	$76,890	$73,805	91

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

Mechanical Engineers salary in other states

Mechanical 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 17-2141.
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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