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Teacher salary in North Dakota

Teachers in North Dakota earn a median $60,030 a year across all employers.

$60,030
median pay in ND, all employers
4,430
workers in ND (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in North Dakota, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in North Dakota, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureND
Workers4,430
10th percentile$46,530
Median$60,030
90th percentile$75,990
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in North Dakota

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Teachers' Fund for Retirement (TFFR) — Tier 2
Tier 2
2%Age 65 with vesting (5 years)11.75%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the North Dakota pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in North Dakota

170 school districts in North Dakota, largest WEST FARGO 6, FARGO 1, BISMARCK 1.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for North Dakota

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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