Journeyman Electrician Pay in North Dakota
Updated 2026-10-30 · Based on 6 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 8 postings in the last 90 days, up 88% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 8 active journeyman electricians openings in North Dakota, 6 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $63.50, with the middle 50% earning $60.75–$64.75.
Compared to the national median of $38/hr, North Dakota pays 67.11% above average.
The North Dakota electrician labor market
North Dakota is a boom-bust energy electrician market dominated by the Bakken oilfield, with Fargo stability as ballast. The Williston Basin sustains oilfield electrical and instrumentation crews through price cycles — housing, man-camp infrastructure, gas plants, and pipeline electrical work that pays hardship premiums when crude is high and sheds contractors when it falls. Fargo brings healthcare (Sanford, Essentia), North Dakota State University construction, and Microsoft's data center presence; Bismarck adds state government and utility work; Grand Forks contributes the university and GrandSky UAS tech park. The Great River Energy coal fleet and growing wind farms employ utility electricians statewide. Licensing is state-level through the Electrical Board (journeyman, master, contractor) with consistent enforcement — portable statewide. North Dakota is right-to-work with modest union density outside Fargo public work (locals include Local 1426 Fargo, Local 714 Bismarck); there is no state prevailing-wage law. Workforce dynamics are the most cyclical in the country: Bakken booms pull travelers nationally on exceptional packages while busts empty the patch in months — electricians who bank boom earnings and keep a Fargo commercial base ride it best. No income tax (a flat low rate) and employer-provided housing during booms sweeten the math. For electricians, Bakken oilfield and instrumentation tickets top the national pay charts during upswings; Fargo commercial and healthcare work offers the steadiest year-round employment.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports North Dakota Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $31.59, 75th percentile $38.71, 90th percentile $48.57.
Source: BLS OES North Dakota (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($63.50/hr) runs 101% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
IBEW 714 (Minot) journeyman base rate is $49/hr (2026 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 714 publications)
IBEW 1426 (Fargo) journeyman base rate is $36.15/hr (2024 contract). Source: asksparkyai.com (compiled from IBEW Local 1426 publications)
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $63.50 | $31.59 | $42.58 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $60.75 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $64.75 | $38.71 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $48.57 | — |
| Sample size | 6 postings | OES survey | 2 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 6 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 2 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying journeyman electricians openings in North Dakota
- LICENSED JOURNEYMEN ELECTRICIANS NEEDED IN HARWOOD, ND ASAP! $65HR + $145/DAY PER DIEM! — Trillium Construction (Harwood) · $65–$65/hr
- SEEKING LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS in HARWOOD, ND ASAP!!!!!!! — Trillium Construction (Hardwood) · $65–$65/hr
- Licensed Journeyman Electrician $64/HOUR and $175 PER DIEM — Aerotek (Fargo) · $64–$64/hr
- Electricians – ND Licensed Journeyman $10,000 Sign-on-Bonus $63/hr + $150/Day Per Diem — Superior Skilled Trades (Fargo) · $63–$63/hr
- ELECTRICIANS NEEDED IN FARGO, ND — Wide Effect Talent Solutions (Fargo) · $60–$60/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Bakken oilfield electrical, gas plants, and pipeline work (industrial)
- Fargo healthcare, university, and data center pipeline (commercial)
- Statewide wind farm construction and coal-fleet sustainment (utility)
IBEW locals in North Dakota
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- Delta Construction Partners – Journeyman Electricians – Fargo, ND | $44.80/hr + $300/day – $44.80/hr (Harwood, ND) View posting →
- Aerotek – Licensed Journeyman Electrician $64/HOUR and $175 PER DIEM – $64/hr (Fargo, ND) View posting →
- Trillium Construction – LICENSED JOURNEYMEN ELECTRICIANS NEEDED IN HARWOOD, ND ASAP! $65HR + $145/DAY PER DIEM! – $65/hr (Harwood, ND) View posting →
Top employers hiring journeyman electricians in North Dakota
Journeyman Electrician openings in North Dakota
Frequently asked questions
What does a journeyman electrician earn in North Dakota?
Based on 6 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $63.50, with the middle 50% earning $60.75–$64.75. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a North Dakota median of $31.59 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 2 in-state locals median $42.58/hr.
How does North Dakota compare to the national median?
North Dakota pays 67.11% above the national median of $38/hr for journeyman electricians.
Who pays journeyman electricians the most in North Dakota?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are Trillium Construction (2 postings), Aerotek (1 posting), Delta Construction Partners (1 posting), Superior Skilled Trades (1 posting), Wide Effect Talent Solutions (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in North Dakota?
Based on 6 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in North Dakota is $63.50/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $31.59/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in North Dakota?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Harwood, Hardwood, Fargo. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $63.50/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in North Dakota?
Among employers with repeated postings in North Dakota, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a North Dakota electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for North Dakota for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in North Dakota?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see North Dakota prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in North Dakota right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 6 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in North Dakota. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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