2026 salary estimate

Pediatric Nurse Salary in Grand Forks, ND 2026

Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for pediatric nurse roles in Grand Forks, with comparison against North Dakota and national benchmarks.

Estimated annual pay

$71,877

Hourly

$34.56

Weekly

$1,382

Monthly

$5,990

Take-home est.

$4,555/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$34.56

Weekly

$1,382

Monthly

$5,990

Annual

$71,877

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Grand Forks, ND$71,877$34.56Local estimate
North Dakota average$74,100$35.63Grand Forks is 3% below
National baseline$78,000$37.50Grand Forks is 8% below

Estimated salary range

This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.

RangeAnnual payHourly rate
10th percentile$51,751$24.88
25th percentile$61,814$29.72
Median estimate$71,877$34.56
75th percentile$81,940$39.39
90th percentile$94,878$45.61

Nearby city comparison

Take-home pay estimate

The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed North Dakota state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
Grand Forks, ND

Adjust the local salary estimate below to see your estimated take-home pay in Grand Forks, ND (already adjusted for cost of living).

$71,877
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$71,877

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$17,215

State: 1.9% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$54,662

~ $4,555 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Grand Forks, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is 3% below the North Dakota specialty average and 8% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.

FAQ

How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Grand Forks, ND?

The 2026 estimate is $71,877 per year, or about $34.56 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

Is Grand Forks a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?

Grand Forks is estimated to be 3% below the North Dakota average and 8% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Grand Forks?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and North Dakota state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $54,662 per year, or $4,555 per month. This is not tax advice.

Where does this salary estimate come from?

TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on April 29, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated April 29, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for pediatric nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses a simplified federal tax assumption and the current state income tax rate stored in this model. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.

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