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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- Data Warehousing Specialists$109,430 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$78,730 median in North Dakota
- Database Architects$109,430 median in North Dakota
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.