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Civil Engineer Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$47.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,251/year ($6,438/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $143,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,380 Civil Engineer jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Civil Engineer salary of $98,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,251 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $98,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,772 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,512 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$655 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,251 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,438 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in North Dakota?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in North Dakota is $98,190 per year ($47.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,950 and $117,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $98,190, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $77,251 per year ($6,438 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,380 Civil Engineer jobs in North Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Dakota.