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Software Developers Salary in North Dakota

Software Developers in North Dakota earn a median of $105,600 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$105,600
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($135,980)
Rank among states
46 of 50
Jobs in the state
1,450

Pay range in North Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,900; the top 10% earn over $158,060. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.

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Software Developers pay in North Dakota

How much do software developers make in North Dakota?

The median is $105,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,900 and the top 10% earn over $158,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Dakota a good state for software developers?

On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−22% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses