Nurse Practitioners Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $124,810 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.00
10th percentile $103,210
90th percentile $160,990
Employed locally 200
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,210
    25th
    $103,210
    50th (median)
    $124,810
    75th
    $130,690
    90th
    $160,990

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 149% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $159,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $155,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890
    Bend, OR $146,770
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $142,150

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,600
    Pharmacists $137,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Bismarck, ND is $60.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.50 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Bismarck, ND is 3.4% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $103,210 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,210.