Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $105,600 | $142,991 | -26% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.77 | $68.75 | -26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $118,652.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in North Dakota is $105,600, or about $50.77 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. North Dakota is -26% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,450 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $105,600, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.