Truck Driver salary in North Dakota
See how much truck drivers earn in North Dakota, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$62,000
Median hourly
$30
Employment
12,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$52,000
North Dakota median
$62,000
Difference
+19%
What that salary is really worth in North Dakota
North Dakota's cost of living is 94 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 6% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 88 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$62,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$65,957
vs national median
+$13,957
Adjusted for local prices, a truck driver in North Dakota has the buying power of roughly $65,957 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
1.95%–2.5% graduated state income tax
Largest job markets
Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks
Truck Driver pay in other states
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within North Dakota. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.