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Healthcare wages in North Dakota
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 46 healthcare occupations in North Dakota.
State tax (avg)
2.0%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
89
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
72
Across 46 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$604,890
- Radiologists$553,140
- Other Physicians, All Other$454,550
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$414,060
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$392,890
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Dietetic Technicians$35,890
- Physical Therapist Aides$37,680
- Orderlies$38,240
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,440
- Paramedics$39,670
Every healthcare occupation in North Dakota
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
46 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $454,550 | $445,459 | 87 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $604,890 | $592,792 | 82 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $414,060 | $405,779 | 81 |
| Radiologists | physician | $553,140 | $542,077 | 79 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $338,400 | $331,632 | 79 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $220,660 | $216,247 | 78 |
| Audiologists | allied | $118,750 | $116,375 | 77 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $57,770 | $56,615 | 76 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $392,890 | $385,032 | 75 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $234,950 | $230,251 | 75 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $280,100 | $274,498 | 75 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $39,440 | $38,651 | 74 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,820 | $44,904 | 74 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $48,790 | $47,814 | 73 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $244,240 | $239,355 | 73 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,560 | $46,609 | 73 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $37,680 | $36,926 | 73 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,430 | $46,481 | 73 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,680 | $61,426 | 72 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $46,190 | $45,266 | 72 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $102,640 | $100,587 | 72 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $142,040 | $139,199 | 72 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,980 | $45,060 | 72 |
| Orderlies | support | $38,240 | $37,475 | 72 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $58,370 | $57,203 | 71 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,230 | $79,605 | 71 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,300 | $61,054 | 71 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $35,890 | $35,172 | 71 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $133,450 | $130,781 | 71 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,640 | $60,407 | 71 |
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