Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary in North Dakota

Architects (except landscape and naval) in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $101,150 a year) and the least in Fargo ($98,870), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architects (except landscape and naval) average at $101,930 and the median at $97,110 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,260.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$101,150
Bismarck$100,730
Fargo$98,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$101,150	$102,120	$78,090	$79,297	87
Bismarck	$100,730	$96,210	$81,630	$79,010	91
Fargo	$98,870	$95,100	$78,430	$77,738	91

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

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 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 17-1011.
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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