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Physician Assistant Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$64.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,136/year ($8,428/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 31st of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 510 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $133,450 a year — though pay ranges from $77,300 for newcomers to $173,860 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $155,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 510 Physician Assistant jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Physician Assistant salary of $133,450 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 $101,136 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $133,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,762 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,209 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$1,343 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,136 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,428 |
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 Physician Assistant make in North Dakota?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in North Dakota is $133,450 per year ($64.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,030 and $155,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $133,450, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $101,136 per year ($8,428 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 510 Physician 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.