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Engineering Manager Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$70.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $110,399/year ($9,200/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 44th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 270 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $147,400 a year — though pay ranges from $112,130 for newcomers to $215,100 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $132,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $147,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $175,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $215,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 270 Engineering Manager jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Engineering Manager salary of $147,400 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 $110,399 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $147,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,110 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,276 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$1,615 |
| Take-home (annual) | $110,399 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in North Dakota?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in North Dakota is $147,400 per year ($70.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $132,150 and $175,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $147,400, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $110,399 per year ($9,200 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 270 Engineering Manager 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.