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BLS wage data · May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in North Dakota

Certified Nursing Assistants in North Dakota earn a median of $45,820 a year, or $22.03 an hour. That ranks North Dakota #16 of 51 states and is $3,560 more than the national median.

Median / year
$45,820
Median / hour
$22.03
Employed
6,840
National rank
#16of 51

Pay range in North Dakota

10th percentile$35,130
25th percentile$36,410
Median percentile$45,820
75th percentile$47,950
90th percentile$51,380

Certified Nursing Assistant pay by North Dakota metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Bismarck, ND$46,7201,430
Grand Forks, ND-MN$45,740930
Fargo, ND-MN$39,9402,240
Minot, ND$36,500430

FAQ

How much does a certified nursing assistant make in North Dakota?

The median annual wage is $45,820 ($22.03 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $3,560 above the U.S. median of $42,260.

What do entry-level nursing assistants make in North Dakota?

The lowest-paid 10% of North Dakota nursing assistants earned $35,130 or less ($16.89/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do nursing assistants earn the most in North Dakota?

Bismarck, ND has the highest metro median at $46,720.

How many nursing assistants work in North Dakota?

About 6,840 nursing assistants were employed in North Dakota in May 2025.