Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $76,870 | $110,804 | -31% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.96 | $53.27 | -31% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $86,371.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in North Dakota is $76,870, or about $36.96 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. North Dakota is -31% below the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 540 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $76,870, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 153 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 72% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Labor Relations Specialists at $101,220, Project Management Specialists at $96,160, Management Analysts at $90,220 — 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, financial advisors rank 153 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 72% 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 |
| Management Analysts | $90,220 | — |
| Loan Officers | $84,650 | $1,370 |
| Financial Examiners | $82,640 | $220 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $80,500 | $1,810 |
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.