salary$82,120 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,480per year
Jobs in the area4,790people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Fargo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 15.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $82,120 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $69,620 and $103,480.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 15.8% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fargo, ND-MN metro area.