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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in North Dakota

The median physical scientists, all other in North Dakota earns $147,650 a year, 20% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $9,164 a month.

10th percentile
$82,840
25th percentile
$88,990
Median percentile
$147,650
75th percentile
$147,920
90th percentile
$149,650

Based on 70 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$109,970 take-home a year
Gross pay$147,650
Federal income tax−$24,170
Social Security + Medicare−$11,295
North Dakota income tax (approx.)−$2,215
Monthly take-home$9,164
Every two weeks$4,230

Does it go far here?

$165,975Median pay in North Dakota is worth this at average US prices (local price level 89.0 vs 100).
10%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($954 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in North Dakota

JobMedian pay
Physicians, All Other$454,550
Computer and Information Systems Managers$149,130
Pharmacists$142,040
Financial Managers$135,890
Physician Assistants$133,450
Nurse Practitioners$130,070
Managers, All Other$126,440
Sales Managers$119,990

All physical scientists, all other salaries · Take-home pay in North Dakota