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Software Developers in North Dakota

Software developers research, design, and develop computer and network software programs tailored to specific user needs. They analyze requirements, apply computer science and mathematical principles to create solutions, and update existing software to enhance capabilities In North Dakota the median pay is $105,600 a year, 22% below the national median of $135,980.

$105,600median pay in North Dakota, per year
$78,870–$126,510middle half earn
1,450employed in North Dakota
$135,980U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in North Dakota

3,596open roles like this on employer career sites, 887 in North Dakota or remote
179employers hiring
805posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CA · WAwhere most openings are

Openings in North Dakota and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

ProgrammingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningSystems AnalysisActive ListeningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingEngineering and Technology

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Licenses and training in North Dakota

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Software Developers pay in other states

California · $174,410Washington · $166,540New York · $166,180Massachusetts · $165,210Oregon · $142,720New Hampshire · $139,720Maryland · $138,680Colorado · $138,390District of Columbia · $136,880Virginia · $136,460

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O*NET-SOC 15-1252.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Dakota, annual.