Carpenters Salary in North Dakota

Carpenters in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $59,130 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($56,620), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $57,980 and the median at $57,890 for 2,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$59,130
Minot$56,990
Grand Forks$56,860
Bismarck$56,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$59,130	$58,940	$48,560	$49,691	91
Minot	$56,990	$58,950	$48,580	$47,971	87
Grand Forks	$56,860	$57,440	$48,840	$47,867	87
Bismarck	$56,620	$54,670	$47,320	$47,674	91

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

Carpenters salary in other states

Carpenters 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 47-2031.
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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