Registered Nurse Salary Guide: North Dakota
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$53.95/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in North Dakota is $53.95 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $50.71.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in North Dakota compared to National Averages
$53.95/hour
North Dakota
6% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
What cities in North Dakota pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Fargo, North Dakota pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $33 per hour, followed by Dickinson, North Dakota ($32). Fargo, North Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the North Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Fargo, North Dakota pays 39% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, North Dakota | $33 | $41 |
| Dickinson, North Dakota | $32 | $40 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in North Dakota?
Skilled Nursing earns the most among Nursing specialties in North Dakota, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Manager ($59) and Long Term Care ($56). Skilled Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the North Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Skilled Nursing earns 10% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $60 | $63 |
| Manager | $59 | $63 |
| Long Term Care | $56 | $63 |
| Rehabilitation | $56 | $63 |
| Nursing Home | $52 | $63 |
| Float | $39 | $39 |
| Med Surg | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in North Dakota compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($59) and Colorado ($57). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the North Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Wisconsin pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $59 | $65 |
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in North Dakota?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($46) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($42). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the North Dakota average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $51 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $46 | $51 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $42 | $51 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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$39-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
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