Childcare Workers Salary in North Dakota

Childcare workers in North Dakota earn the most in Minot (average $33,140 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($31,880), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the childcare workers average at $32,000 and the median at $30,290 for 4,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,030.

Childcare Workers average salary by city in North Dakota

Minot$33,140
Grand Forks$32,490
Fargo$32,250
Bismarck$31,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minot	$33,140	$30,040	$28,650	$28,808	87
Grand Forks	$32,490	$30,210	$28,900	$28,286	87
Fargo	$32,250	$30,030	$29,380	$28,093	91
Bismarck	$31,880	$30,650	$29,280	$27,796	91

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

Childcare Workers salary in other states

Childcare Workers 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 39-9011.
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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