Electricians Salary in North Dakota

Electricians in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $71,440 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($66,950), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electricians average at $70,460 and the median at $65,710 for 3,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,490.

Electricians average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$71,440
Grand Forks$67,500
Minot$67,180
Bismarck$66,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$71,440	$76,950	$57,490	$58,976	91
Grand Forks	$67,500	$69,710	$55,370	$56,281	87
Minot	$67,180	$59,800	$50,950	$56,062	87
Bismarck	$66,950	$61,900	$49,630	$55,904	91

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

Electricians salary in other states

Electricians 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 47-2111.
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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