Nurse Practitioner Salary in North Dakota: $130,070 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in North Dakota earn a median of $130,070 per year — $62.53 an hour — $2,230 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #34 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of North Dakota NPs earn between $103,490 and $162,020. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
North Dakota NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of North Dakota NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in North Dakota
The median NP in North Dakota out-earns the median RN by $49,340 per year (61%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare North Dakota With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | North Dakota | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,070 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.53/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $103,490 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $135,620 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $162,020 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,290 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare North Dakota’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in North Dakota?
NPs in North Dakota earn a median of $130,070 per year — $62.53 per hour — $2,230 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks North Dakota #34 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in North Dakota?
The median NP in North Dakota earns $130,070 versus $80,730 for the median RN — a difference of $49,340 per year (61%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in North Dakota?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in North Dakota, the 10th percentile is $103,490 and the 25th percentile is $107,290. Most NPs move toward the $130,070 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in North Dakota?
1,290 nurse practitioners are employed in North Dakota per the BLS May 2025 estimates.