As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in North Dakota is $66,467, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,278 weekly, or $5,539 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in North Dakota vary widely, spanning from $53,314 to $81,373. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,582) and 75th percentile ($74,269), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,373 per year. This $14,687 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, North Dakota Correctional Nurse often earn 1.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, North Dakota currently ranks 21 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $53,314 ND September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $59,582 ND September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $66,467 ND September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $74,269 ND September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $81,373 ND September 01, 2026
25% $59,582 10% $53,314 90% $81,373 75% $74,269 $66,467 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Mandan, ND Avg. Salary $68,752 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location West Fargo, ND Avg. Salary $66,523 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abercrombie, ND Avg. Salary $67,494 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Absaraka, ND Avg. Salary $67,292 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, ND Avg. Salary $68,747 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agate, ND Avg. Salary $68,908 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, ND Avg. Salary $69,481 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, ND Avg. Salary $69,449 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almont, ND Avg. Salary $69,317 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alsen, ND Avg. Salary $68,761 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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