How much does a Real Estate Agent make in North Dakota?

BLS puts the average Real Estate Agent pay in North Dakota at $72,320 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 $59,578 annually ($4,965/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in North Dakota?

On a $72,320 salary in North Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $59,578/year or $4,965/month. Federal tax: $7,080. State tax: $130. FICA: $5,532.

Is $72,320 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$72,320 is the BLS average Real Estate Agent pay in North Dakota, 4% above the US average of $69,510 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in North Dakota earn between $38,200 and $91,120.

How do North Dakota taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

North Dakota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,320 is $130. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

In North Dakota, the top 10% earn over $115,920 and the bottom 10% under $36,500 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average); top 20% earn 3-5x median. Related roles include: Realtor, Real Estate Broker, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Luxury Specialist, Commercial Real Estate Agent.

How can a Real Estate Agent 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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Real Estate Agent Salary in North Dakota (2026)

Average Real Estate Agent pay in North Dakota

$72,320/year

≈ $35/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $38,200–$91,120

US average: $69,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents

After tax (single filer)

$59,578/year

$4,965/month · effective tax rate 17.62%

Federal $7,080
State $130
FICA $5,532
Take-home

Pay by role in North Dakota

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Fargo metro)BLS · Fargo, ND-MN · 75th–90th percentile$85,730–$126,440
Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Bismarck metro)BLS · Bismarck, ND · 75th–90th percentile$91,560–$112,260
Top-Producing / Luxury AgentBLS · 75th–90th percentile$91,120–$115,920
Real Estate Agent (any market)BLS · middle 50%$38,200–$91,120
New AgentBLS · 10th–25th percentile$36,500–$38,200

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,578
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,965
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,291
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$7,080
State Tax	$130
FICA Taxes	$5,532
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.62%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Real Estate Agents earn the same — not even close

North Dakota's real estate agent market is anchored by the Fargo metro (Fargo + West Fargo + Moorhead MN cross-border + the substantial Fargo Microsoft + Doosan Bobcat + John Deere + Sanford executive market + the substantial Fargo as the largest ND city + the substantial Fargo Davies + Hawley + the substantial Fargo Microsoft post-2008 campus + the substantial post-2020 Fargo growth + the substantial Fargo metro fastest-growing ND region), Bismarck + Mandan (Bismarck state capital + Marathon Mandan + the substantial Bismarck-Mandan executive market + the substantial Bismarck post-2020 housing growth), Grand Forks (the substantial UND + Grand Forks AFB Global Hawk + Altru Health + the substantial Cirrus Aircraft executive market + the substantial Grand Forks post-1997 flood rebuild legacy), Minot (the substantial Minot AFB B-52 + Minuteman III + Trinity Health + the substantial Minot Bakken northern fringe), Williston + Dickinson + Watford City Bakken oil boom (the substantial Williston Bakken Williston Basin oil epicenter + the substantial Williston post-2010 oil boom + the substantial 2014-2016 Williston oil bust + the substantial post-2020 Williston Bakken recovery + the substantial Williston housing tight during peak + the substantial Dickinson + Watford City oil + gas executive market), Detroit Lakes MN cross-border lake luxury (the substantial Detroit Lakes + the substantial ND-MN cross-border lake region + the substantial post-2020 Fargo + Grand Forks second-home migration), Devils Lake + Lake Sakakawea + Lake Oahe recreation, plus substantial ND ranch + farm + the substantial ND #1 US sunflower + flaxseed + canola + the substantial ND ag land.

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Fargo metro)

$85,730–$126,440

Fargo Davies + Hawley + West Fargo · Microsoft + Sanford + Doosan + Deere executive market

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Fargo, ND-MN · 75th–90th percentile

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Bismarck metro)

$91,560–$112,260

Bismarck state capital + Mandan + the substantial Bismarck Highland Acres + Marathon Mandan executive

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Bismarck, ND · 75th–90th percentile

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent

$91,120–$115,920

Williston Bakken Williston Basin oil epicenter · post-2020 Bakken recovery executive market + housing tight

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · North Dakota · 75th–90th percentile

Real Estate Agent (any market)

$38,200–$91,120

Senior buyer agent · Fargo + Bismarck + Grand Forks · post-2020 Microsoft + Bakken executive relo

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · North Dakota · middle 50%

New Agent

$36,500–$38,200

New Realtor · ND Real Estate Commission licensed + brokerage sponsor + NDAR member

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · North Dakota · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: North Dakota's Microsoft Fargo + Williston Bakken oil boom + Grand Forks AFB + post-2020 Bakken recovery + ND ranch + farm concentration is a distinctive ND Realtor feature most national real estate surveys understate. The substantial Williston Bakken oil boom Realtor market (the substantial post-2010 Williston Bakken Williston Basin oil boom + the substantial Williston population growth from ~15K 2010 to ~30K 2014 + the substantial Williston housing supply tight during peak + the substantial Williston rent $2-3K+/month studio during peak comparable to NYC + the substantial 2014-2016 oil bust + the substantial post-2020 Bakken recovery to ~1.2M bpd production + the substantial Williston + Dickinson + Watford City executive market) supports a distinctive ND oil-cycle Realtor specialty — Williston Bakken specialists clear $78-245K commission during boom cycles, contracting during bust periods. Fargo metro market (Fargo Davies + Hawley + West Fargo Eagle Run + Wild Rice + the substantial Microsoft Fargo + Doosan Bobcat + John Deere + Sanford executive market + the substantial post-2020 Fargo growth + the substantial Fargo metro as the substantial fastest-growing ND region + the substantial Fargo Microsoft post-2008 campus growth) supports substantial Fargo executive Realtor specialty. Bismarck-Mandan market (Bismarck state capital + Bismarck Highland Acres + the substantial Marathon Mandan refinery + the substantial Bismarck ND State agencies executive market + the substantial Bismarck post-2020 housing growth) supports substantial Bismarck Realtor specialty. Grand Forks market (the substantial UND University of North Dakota + Grand Forks AFB Global Hawk + the substantial Altru Health post-2024 rebuild + the substantial Cirrus Aircraft Grand Forks + the substantial Grand Forks post-1997 flood rebuild legacy) supports substantial Grand Forks Realtor specialty. The substantial ND ranch + farm market (ND is the #1 US sunflower + flaxseed + canola producer + the substantial #2 US durum wheat + the substantial #3 US spring wheat + the substantial ND ~39M acres of farmland + the substantial ND average farmland value ~$2K-$4K/acre + the substantial ND ranch + farm + the substantial Accredited Farm Manager AFM + Accredited Land Consultant ALC certification) supports a distinctive ND agricultural Realtor specialty. Detroit Lakes MN cross-border lake market (the substantial Detroit Lakes ~3K population + the substantial Detroit Lakes Becker County + the substantial Detroit Lakes lake luxury + the substantial post-2020 Fargo + Grand Forks second-home migration to Detroit Lakes + Pelican Lake + Big Detroit Lake) supports substantial cross-border lake Realtor specialty. ND Association of Realtors + Fargo Moorhead Area Association of Realtors + Bismarck Mandan Board of Realtors + Greater Grand Forks Realtors + Western ND Realtors MLS access. ND Real Estate Commission licensing requires 90 hours pre-license + 9 hours continuing education annually. ND progressive 0%/1.95%/2.5% (post-2023 HB 1158) + ND 5% sales tax + ND NO estate tax + ND IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1947) anchor the ND Realtor proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Real Estate Agents 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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