Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in North Dakota

Other teachers and instructors in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $64,530 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($54,860), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other teachers and instructors average at $64,060 and the median at $60,420 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,880.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$64,530
Bismarck$54,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$64,530	$59,500	$51,130	$54,030	91
Bismarck	$54,860	$49,190	$42,090	$46,260	91

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

Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in other states

Teachers and Instructors, 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 25-3099.
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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