Nurse Practitioners pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,570 or more. The middle half of nurse practitioners in Fargo earn between $113,060 and $135,620.
- $103K10th
- $113K25th
- $130KMedian
- $136K75th
- $163K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,270 | $10,606 | $61.19 |
| Median | $130,070 | $10,839 | $62.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $113,060 | $9,422 | $54.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,620 | $11,302 | $65.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nurse Practitioners pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Nurse practitioners in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($126,370) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($137,300). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $132,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $127,270 | $130,070 | $103,490 | $162,570 | 490 |
| North Dakota | $126,370 | $130,070 | $103,490 | $162,020 | 1,290 |
| United States | $137,300 | $132,300 | $101,340 | $174,420 | 323,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nurse Practitioners salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $127,270, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $97,054 a year, or $8,088 a month and $3,733 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $97,054 | $8,088 |
| Working in MN | $91,097 | $7,591 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for nurse practitioners? 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 $127,270 buys what about $140,056 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Nurse Practitioners 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$127,270
- Grand Forks$124,730
- Minot$124,200
- Bismarck$123,750
Highest-paying cities for nurse practitioners
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($225,610).
- San Jose, CA$225,610
- San Francisco, CA$215,430
- Vallejo, CA$196,780
- Napa, CA$188,720
- Modesto, CA$187,690
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Nurse Practitioners salary in Fargo: questions
How much do nurse practitioners make an hour in Fargo?
$61.19 an hour on average, and $62.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nurse practitioners salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $113,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nurse practitioners take-home pay in Fargo?
About $97,054 a year ($8,088 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,270.
Do nurse practitioners earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($137,300).
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 29-1171; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.59, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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