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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in North Dakota

Licensed Practical Nurses in North Dakota earn a median of $62,300 a year, or $29.95 an hour. That ranks North Dakota #33 of 51 states and is $2,100 less than the national median.

Median / year
$62,300
Median / hour
$29.95
Employed
1,920
National rank
#33of 51

Pay range in North Dakota

10th percentile$50,950
25th percentile$58,290
Median percentile$62,300
75th percentile$65,020
90th percentile$74,130

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by North Dakota metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Fargo, ND-MN$62,300770
Bismarck, ND$61,690310
Minot, ND$61,11070
Grand Forks, ND-MN$60,500300

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in North Dakota?

The median annual wage is $62,300 ($29.95 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $2,100 below the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in North Dakota?

The lowest-paid 10% of North Dakota LPNs earned $50,950 or less ($24.49/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in North Dakota?

Fargo, ND-MN has the highest metro median at $62,300.

How many LPNs work in North Dakota?

About 1,920 LPNs were employed in North Dakota in May 2025.