How much does a Marketing Manager make in North Dakota?

BLS puts the average Marketing Manager pay in North Dakota at $136,760 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in North Dakota, after federal taxes, FICA, and North Dakota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $103,355 annually ($8,613/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Marketing Manager in North Dakota?

On a $136,760 salary in North Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $103,355/year or $8,613/month. Federal tax: $21,556. State tax: $1,386. FICA: $10,462.

Is $136,760 a good Marketing Manager salary?

$136,760 is the BLS average Marketing Manager pay in North Dakota, 23% below the US average of $177,770 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in North Dakota earn between $103,980 and $157,830.

How do North Dakota taxes affect Marketing Manager salaries?

North Dakota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $136,760 is $1,386. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Marketing Managers?

In North Dakota, the top 10% earn over $198,340 and the bottom 10% under $78,340 (BLS, May 2025). 6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Digital Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Product Marketing Manager, CMO.

How can a Marketing Manager in North Dakota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Marketing Manager Salary in North Dakota (2026)

Average Marketing Manager pay in North Dakota

$136,760/year

≈ $66/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $103,980–$157,830

US average: $177,770

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$103,355/year

$8,613/month · effective tax rate 24.43%

Federal $21,556
State $1,386
FICA $10,462
Take-home

Pay by role in North Dakota

VP Marketing (Microsoft / Doosan-Bobcat / Sanford)$185,000–$365,000+ TC
Senior Marketing Manager (Microsoft Fargo)$115,000–$172,000+ TC
Senior Marketing Manager (Doosan-Bobcat)$98,000–$148,000+ TC
Senior Marketing Manager (Sanford Health ND)$82,000–$128,000+ bonus
Senior Marketing Manager (Bell Bank / Gate City)$85,000–$132,000+ bonus
Senior Marketing Manager (Eide Bailly / Brady Martz)$82,000–$128,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$103,355
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,613
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,975
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$50/hr
Federal Tax	$21,556
State Tax	$1,386
FICA Taxes	$10,462
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.43%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Marketing Managers earn the same — not even close

North Dakota's marketing manager market is anchored by Microsoft Fargo (~1.7K + Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central + the substantial Microsoft Fargo product marketing), Doosan-Bobcat Fargo (~2K + the substantial Bobcat skid steer + compact excavator brand + dealer network), Sanford Health Bismarck + Fargo (multi-state ND healthcare marketing), Bell Bank Fargo + Gate City + Bank of North Dakota financial services marketing, Eide Bailly LLP Fargo HQ CPA brand marketing, R.D. Offutt Company Fargo (substantial private potato + agriculture brand), MDU Resources Group Bismarck multi-state utility brand, the substantial ND tourism marketing (Theodore Roosevelt NP + International Peace Garden + Knife River Indian Villages + Lake Sakakawea + the substantial ND Tourism Department + Legendary brand), the substantial Bakken oil + ag marketing, plus UND Nistler + NDSU Marketing pipelines.

VP Marketing (Microsoft / Doosan-Bobcat / Sanford)

$185,000–$365,000+ TC

Senior marketing leader at Microsoft Fargo + Doosan-Bobcat + Sanford Health

Senior Marketing Manager (Microsoft Fargo)

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

Microsoft Fargo · Dynamics 365 Business Central product marketing + the substantial Microsoft brand

Senior Marketing Manager (Doosan-Bobcat)

$98,000–$148,000+ TC

Doosan-Bobcat Fargo · skid steer + compact excavator brand + dealer + ag marketing

Senior Marketing Manager (Sanford Health ND)

$82,000–$128,000+ bonus

Sanford Bismarck + Fargo · multi-state healthcare marketing + Sanford brand

Senior Marketing Manager (Bell Bank / Gate City)

$85,000–$132,000+ bonus

Bell Bank Fargo + Gate City + Bank of ND · ND-HQ financial services marketing

Senior Marketing Manager (Eide Bailly / Brady Martz)

$82,000–$128,000+ bonus

Eide Bailly Fargo HQ + Brady Martz Grand Forks · CPA + advisory brand marketing

Senior Marketing Manager (R.D. Offutt / MDU)

$78,000–$125,000+ bonus

R.D. Offutt Fargo + MDU Resources Bismarck + the substantial ND ag + utility marketing

Senior Marketing Manager (ND Tourism / Theodore Roosevelt)

$62,000–$98,000+ bonus

ND Tourism Department + Theodore Roosevelt NP + Peace Garden + Lake Sakakawea

Mid-Level Marketing Manager (3-6 yrs)

$58,000–$88,000

Functional MM at ND major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Marketing Manager (0-3 yrs)

$45,000–$62,000

UND Nistler + NDSU + Dickinson State + Minot State Marketing pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Microsoft Fargo + Doosan-Bobcat Fargo + R.D. Offutt Company tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Microsoft regional brand + heavy equipment + agriculture marketing anchor and a feature most national marketing surveys understate for ND. Microsoft Fargo marketing (~1.7K Fargo + the substantial Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central product marketing + the substantial Microsoft Fargo as Microsoft second-largest US campus outside Redmond + the substantial Microsoft Fargo Cloud + Enterprise Solutions marketing + the substantial Microsoft Fargo customer success + partner marketing) supports substantial ND Microsoft-anchored brand work. Doosan-Bobcat Fargo (the substantial Bobcat skid steer + compact excavator brand + the substantial Bobcat dealer network across substantial US + Canada + the substantial Bobcat post-2007 Doosan-Bobcat $4.9B brand + the substantial post-2024 Doosan-HD Bobcat split brand re-positioning + the substantial Bobcat construction + agriculture + landscaping + grounds maintenance customer marketing) supports substantial ND heavy equipment brand. R.D. Offutt Company Fargo (substantial private potato + agriculture + RDO Equipment dealerships + RDO Foundation + the substantial Offutt Family + the substantial RDO John Deere dealership network). Sanford Health ND multi-state + Bell Bank + Eide Bailly Fargo HQ + MDU + ND Tourism + the substantial Bakken oil marketing. ND flat 1.95%/2.5% top + ND RTW since 1948 anchor the ND marketing proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Marketing Managers in North Dakota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and North Dakota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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