Engineering North Dakota (ND) Rank #37 of 50

Aerospace Engineer Salary in North Dakota

The median aerospace engineer salary in North Dakota is $114,192 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $126,880.

Median Salary

$114,192

vs National

$-12,688

State Rank

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in North Dakota by Experience

In North Dakota, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $72,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,500 per year. The cost of living index in North Dakota is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$72,000

$-8,000 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$115,200

$-12,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$166,500

$-18,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in North Dakota

Percentile	ND Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
25th Percentile	$90,000	$100,000	$-10,000
Median (50th)	$114,192	$126,880	$-12,688
75th Percentile	$144,000	$160,000	$-16,000
90th Percentile	$172,800	$192,000	$-19,200

Aerospace Engineer Salary by City in North Dakota

The largest employment areas for aerospace engineers in North Dakota include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Fargo, ND

$119,267

Pop. 125,990 · COL 94%

Bismarck, ND

$114,192

Pop. 73,529 · COL 90%

Grand Forks, ND

$111,654

Pop. 56,588 · COL 88%

Minot, ND

$116,730

Pop. 48,639 · COL 92%

West Fargo, ND

$117,998

Pop. 38,626 · COL 93%

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in North Dakota

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. North Dakota has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AerodynamicsCATIA/CADStructural AnalysisMATLABPropulsion SystemsFEA

Job Outlook in North Dakota

Nationally, aerospace engineer employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). North Dakota's demand may vary based on local industry trends.