Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $90,220 | $102,741 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $43.38 | $49.39 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $101,371.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in North Dakota is $90,220, or about $43.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. North Dakota is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
At a median salary of $90,220, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 96 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 83% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Labor Relations Specialists at $101,220, Project Management Specialists at $96,160, Loan Officers at $84,650 — all figures are median annual wages for North Dakota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. North Dakota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 94.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 96 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 83% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in North Dakota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Relations Specialists | $101,220 | $90 |
| Project Management Specialists | $96,160 | $2,020 |
| Loan Officers | $84,650 | $1,370 |
| Financial Examiners | $82,640 | $220 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $80,500 | $1,810 |
| Compliance Officers | $79,440 | $990 |
North Dakota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 94.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 556 occupations in North Dakota.