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Nursing Assistant Salary in North Dakota (2026)

$45,820 /year median

$22.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,996/year ($3,250/month) for a single filer

Nursing Assistant pay range in North Dakota

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $35,130 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $36,410 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $45,820 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $47,950 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $51,380 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 6,840 Nursing Assistant jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).

Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota

A median Nursing Assistant salary of $45,820 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 $38,996 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.

Gross (median)$45,820
Federal income tax−$3,318
Social Security + Medicare−$3,505
North Dakota state income tax−$0
Take-home (annual)$38,996
Take-home (monthly)$3,250

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in North Dakota?
The median Nursing Assistant salary in North Dakota is $45,820 per year ($22.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,410 and $47,950.
What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in North Dakota?
On the median salary of $45,820, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $38,996 per year ($3,250 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in North Dakota?
BLS counts 6,840 Nursing Assistant 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.