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Electrician Salary in North Dakota: Pay by City
Electricians in North Dakota earned a median $31.59 an hour, or $65,710 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $27.36 to $38.71 an hour, and the top tenth earned $48.57 or more. That is 4% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $22.33
- 25th
- $27.36
- Median
- $31.59
- 75th
- $38.71
- 90th
- $48.57
- 10th
- $46,440
- 25th
- $56,920
- Median
- $65,710
- 75th
- $80,510
- 90th
- $101,020
Which North Dakota cities pay electricians the most?
Fargo has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $36.99 an hour; Minot has the lowest, $28.75.[1]
- Fargo$36.99 · 920
- Grand Forks$33.51 · 350
- Bismarck$29.76 · 480
- Minot$28.75 · 340
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in North Dakota?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($80,510) and the 90th ($101,020).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.33 | $46,440 |
| 25th | $27.36 | $56,920 |
| Median | $31.59 | $65,710 |
| 75th | $38.71 | $80,510 |
| 90th | $48.57 | $101,020 |
| Mean | $33.87 | $70,460 |
How much do new electricians make in North Dakota?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in North Dakota earned $22.33 an hour or less ($46,440 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.36 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in North Dakota?
Projections Central expects North Dakota to go from 3,270 electrician jobs in 2024 to 3,780 in 2034, a change of 15.4%, with about 350 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 3,270 | 3,780 | 15.4% | 350 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in North Dakota?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in North Dakota. General contractors have the highest median, $39.12 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.12 | $81,370 | 4,350 |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.81 | $74,490 | 970 |
| Electricians | $31.59 | $65,710 | 3,570 |
| Plumbers | $30.56 | $63,560 | 1,620 |
| Roofers | $28.72 | $59,740 | 290 |
Where to train in North Dakota
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, North Dakota, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)