North Dakota State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 74 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Fargo, ND
At a glance
- North Dakota State University hires entry-level. 89% of its filings are Level I, 4.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,500, median prevailing wage $60,809.
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Percentiles from North Dakota State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What North Dakota State University hires for
Bar: share of North Dakota State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 73% of filings (26 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $59,500 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at North Dakota State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 89% of filings
Mid-level · 8% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,000 | 65 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where North Dakota State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $70,000 | 67 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,930 |
| 25th | $58,250 |
| 50th (median) | $70,500 |
| 75th | $89,250 |
| 90th | $101,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $41,824 | $80,000 | 24 |
| FY2021 | $65,000 | $55,000 | $81,250 | 32 |
| FY2022 | $65,000 | $47,750 | $78,500 | 32 |
| FY2023 | $61,500 | $48,823 | $86,500 | 22 |
| FY2024 | $72,000 | $55,750 | $80,500 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $73,000 | $59,600 | $87,000 | 41 |
| FY2026 | $65,000 | $57,000 | $90,000 | 33 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Fargo, ND and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Soil and Plant Scientist, Engineering Professor and Economist and the main metro areas are Fargo, ND, Dickinson, ND and Williston, ND. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does North Dakota State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. North Dakota State University filed 74 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does North Dakota State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on North Dakota State University's H-1B filings is $70,500; half of filings fall between $58,250 and $89,250. Bonus and stock are not included.