Technology North Dakota (ND) Rank #41 of 50

Data Engineer Salary in North Dakota

The median data engineer salary in North Dakota is $107,500 per year, which is 14% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$107,500

vs National

$-17,500

State Rank

#41 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Data Engineer Salary in North Dakota by Experience

In North Dakota, an entry-level data engineer earns around $68,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $154,800 per year. The cost of living index in North Dakota is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$68,800

$-11,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$109,220

$-17,780 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$154,800

$-25,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in North Dakota

Percentile	ND Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$67,080	$78,000	$-10,920
25th Percentile	$86,000	$100,000	$-14,000
Median (50th)	$107,500	$125,000	$-17,500
75th Percentile	$135,880	$158,000	$-22,120
90th Percentile	$163,400	$190,000	$-26,600

Data Engineer Salary by City in North Dakota

The largest employment areas for data 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

$112,500

Pop. 125,990 · COL 94%

Bismarck, ND

$107,500

Pop. 73,529 · COL 90%

Grand Forks, ND

$105,000

Pop. 56,588 · COL 88%

Minot, ND

$110,000

Pop. 48,639 · COL 92%

West Fargo, ND

$111,250

Pop. 38,626 · COL 93%

How to Become a Data Engineer in North Dakota

Education

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

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in North Dakota

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). North Dakota's demand may vary based on local industry trends.