Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in North Dakota
$59,140avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,430 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in North Dakota earn an average of $59,140 a year. That is $13,510 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Bismarck, ND at $64,360.
$60,030Median pay
$59,140Average yearly
+6%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Dakota metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1640 jobs
Bismarck, ND
$64,360
a year
2400 jobs
Minot, ND
$64,020
a year
3540 jobs
Grand Forks, ND-MN
$62,440
a year
41,380 jobs
Fargo, ND-MN
$61,370
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in North Dakota, charted
Pay over time
North Dakota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Dakota elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · North Dakota highlighted · tap a state
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Under $59k$59k–$66k$66k–$75k$75k+North Dakota
North Dakota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| North Dakota | $59,140 | – |
| Minnesota | $74,790 | – |
| Montana | $58,150 | – |
| South Dakota | $52,680 | – |
Related jobs in North Dakota
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,830
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,830
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,780
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41,620
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57,450
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,880
Average pay, North Dakota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in North Dakota?
The average is $59,140 a year, and the median is $60,030. That is $13,510 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in North Dakota do they earn the most?
Bismarck, ND ($64,360), followed by Minot, ND ($64,020). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Fargo, ND-MN ($61,370).
How does North Dakota rank?
North Dakota ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.