North Dakota Gerontologist Salaries - ND

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 12 2010

If one is seeking information on a gerontologist salary in North Dakota, one must remember that there are a variety of professions within the general heading of gerontologist. Salaries vary depending upon the amount of education needed for the position. For example, those with associate degrees who specialize in gerontology and work as social and human service assistants make less than those with doctoral degrees.

The following is a list of some of the most common jobs one can have if one wants to work in gerontology in North Dakota, including the average salary each professional makes in the state of North Dakota.

Home Health Aides:  $21,540
Social and Human Service Assistant:  $26,740
Recreational Therapist:  $31,800
Community and Social Service Specialists:  $36,440
Mental Health Social Workers:  $36,500
Medical and Public Health Social Workers:  $37,350
Counselors:  $40,970
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist:  $54,420
Occupational Therapist:  $55,330
Registered Nurse:  $56,110
Social Scientists:  $62,600
Psychiatrists:  $150,760

Employment for those involved in gerontology in the medical field (such as registered nurses, some psychologists, social workers and therapists) can be found across North Dakota in facilities including St. Alexius Medical Center, Jamestown Hospital, Dakota Clinic and Medcenter One Jamestown. Gerontologists and those working with the elderly can find employment in a variety of settings in cities across North Dakota like Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot.

* Salary information from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, circa May 2009.