Construction Laborers Salary in North Dakota

Construction laborers in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $55,680 a year) and the least in Minot ($52,720), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction laborers average at $53,150 and the median at $49,070 for 5,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,030.

Construction Laborers average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$55,680
Bismarck$53,560
Grand Forks$52,940
Minot$52,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$55,680	$49,340	$46,360	$46,919	91
Bismarck	$53,560	$49,770	$45,480	$45,215	91
Grand Forks	$52,940	$49,070	$44,800	$44,717	87
Minot	$52,720	$49,180	$44,710	$44,541	87

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

Construction Laborers salary in other states

Construction Laborers 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 47-2061.
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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