How much does a teacher and instructor make in North Dakota?
$60,420a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in North Dakota. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.05
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,250Median: $60,420Highest 10%: $96,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| 25th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 75th | $77,240 | $37.13 | |
| 90th | $96,220 | $46.26 |
Cities in North Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $59,500 |
| Bismarck, ND | $49,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 25. Nebraska | $62,560 |
| 26. Connecticut | $62,270 |
| 27. Minnesota | $61,330 |
| 28. North Dakota | $60,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $60,220 |
| 30. Georgia | $60,130 |
| 31. Louisiana | $59,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in North Dakota?
The median hourly pay in North Dakota is $29.05 ($60,420 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in North Dakota than the national average?
No: $60,420 against $66,140 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Dakota rank for teacher and instructor pay?
North Dakota ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in North Dakota pays teacher and instructors the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $59,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.