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Physicist Salary in North Dakota

The median physicist salary in North Dakota is $137,187 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $152,430.

Median Salary

$137,187

vs National

$-15,243

State Rank

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Physicist Salary in North Dakota by Experience

In North Dakota, an entry-level physicist earns around $73,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $198,000 per year. The cost of living index in North Dakota is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$73,800

$-8,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$139,500

$-15,500 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$198,000

$-22,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in North Dakota

Percentile	ND Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
25th Percentile	$97,200	$108,000	$-10,800
Median (50th)	$137,187	$152,430	$-15,243
75th Percentile	$175,500	$195,000	$-19,500
90th Percentile	$214,200	$238,000	$-23,800

Physicist Salary by City in North Dakota

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

Fargo, ND

$143,284

Pop. 125,990 · COL 94%

Bismarck, ND

$137,187

Pop. 73,529 · COL 90%

Grand Forks, ND

$134,138

Pop. 56,588 · COL 88%

Minot, ND

$140,236

Pop. 48,639 · COL 92%

West Fargo, ND

$141,760

Pop. 38,626 · COL 93%

How to Become a Physicist in North Dakota

Education

Most physicist positions require a doctoral degree. North Dakota has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Mathematical ModelingExperimental PhysicsPython/MATLABData AnalysisScientific WritingLaboratory Equipment

Job Outlook in North Dakota

Nationally, physicist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). North Dakota's demand may vary based on local industry trends.