2026 salary estimate

Pediatric Nurse Salary in West Fargo, ND 2026

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

Estimated annual pay

$74,841

Hourly

$35.98

Weekly

$1,439

Monthly

$6,237

Take-home est.

$4,743/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$35.98

Weekly

$1,439

Monthly

$6,237

Annual

$74,841

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
West Fargo, ND$74,841$35.98Local estimate
North Dakota average$74,100$35.63West Fargo is 1% above
National baseline$78,000$37.50West Fargo is 4% 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$53,886$25.91
25th percentile$64,363$30.94
Median estimate$74,841$35.98
75th percentile$85,319$41.02
90th percentile$98,790$47.50

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
West Fargo, ND

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

$74,841
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$74,841

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$17,924

State: 1.9% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$56,917

~ $4,743 / mo

Is this pay good?

For West Fargo, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is 1% above the North Dakota specialty average and 4% 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 West Fargo, ND?

The 2026 estimate is $74,841 per year, or about $35.98 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

Is West Fargo a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?

West Fargo is estimated to be 1% above the North Dakota average and 4% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in West Fargo?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and North Dakota state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $56,917 per year, or $4,743 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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