Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in North Dakota

Other social scientists and related workers in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $73,140 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($73,140), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social scientists and related workers average at $74,020 and the median at $76,400 for 120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $107,690.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$73,140
Grand Forks$73,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$73,140	$64,110	$47,110	$60,138	91
Grand Forks	$73,140	$78,850	$47,610	$60,138	87

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

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 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 19-3099.
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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