Pharmacists Salary in North Dakota

Pharmacists in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $147,290 a year) and the least in Fargo ($128,910), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacists average at $137,110 and the median at $142,040 for 1,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $140,920.

Pharmacists average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$147,290
Grand Forks$140,100
Fargo$128,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$147,290	$143,380	$137,340	$110,347	91
Grand Forks	$140,100	$138,310	$132,380	$105,573	87
Fargo	$128,910	$142,040	$124,730	$98,143	91

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

Pharmacists salary in other states

Pharmacists 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 29-1051.
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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