Data Scientists Salary in North Dakota

Data scientists in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $96,830 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($82,660), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $87,570 and the median at $81,900 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$96,830
Bismarck$82,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$96,830	$92,050	$76,530	$76,342	91
Bismarck	$82,660	$76,960	$61,840	$66,650	91

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

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Data Scientists salary by city and state

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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 15-2051.
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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