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Social Worker Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$31.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,054/year ($4,504/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 870 Social Worker jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Social Worker salary of $64,560 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 $54,054 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,567 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,939 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,054 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in North Dakota?
- The median Social Worker salary in North Dakota is $64,560 per year ($31.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,070 and $74,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $64,560, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $54,054 per year ($4,504 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 870 Social Worker 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.