Acute Care Nurses Salary in North Dakota
Acute Care Nurses in North Dakota earn a median of $80,730 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,340
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,520; the top 10% earn over $103,480. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Critical Care Nurses$80,730 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$80,730 median in North Dakota
- Nurse Practitioners$130,070 median in North Dakota
- Nurse Midwives$72,630 median in North Dakota
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$392,890 median in North Dakota
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$454,550 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in North Dakota
How much do acute care nurses make in North Dakota?
The median is $80,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,520 and the top 10% earn over $103,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.