Mechanical Engineers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,940 or more. The middle half of mechanical engineers in Fargo earn between $76,890 and $106,930.
- $64K10th
- $77K25th
- $86KMedian
- $107K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,120 | $7,760 | $44.77 |
| Median | $86,330 | $7,194 | $41.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,890 | $6,408 | $36.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,930 | $8,911 | $51.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Engineers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Mechanical engineers in Fargo earn 3% less than the North Dakota average ($96,400) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($113,610). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $104,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $93,120 | $86,330 | $63,920 | $135,940 | 290 |
| North Dakota | $96,400 | $86,330 | $63,930 | $136,060 | 790 |
| United States | $113,610 | $104,110 | $73,990 | $164,340 | 296,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Engineers salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $93,120, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $73,805 a year, or $6,150 a month and $2,839 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $73,805 | $6,150 |
| Working in MN | $69,531 | $5,794 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for mechanical 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 $93,120 buys what about $102,475 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Engineers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($94,770).
- Grand Forks$94,770
- Fargo$93,120
Highest-paying cities for mechanical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,920).
- San Jose, CA$165,920
- San Francisco, CA$158,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$139,810
- Augusta, GA$137,040
- Baton Rouge, LA$136,970
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Mechanical Engineers salary in Fargo: questions
How much do mechanical engineers make an hour in Fargo?
$44.77 an hour on average, and $41.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical engineers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical engineers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $73,805 a year ($6,150 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,120.
Do mechanical engineers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,610).
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; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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