Sanford
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 88 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Main U.S. filing address: Fargo, ND
At a glance
- Sanford hires mid-level. 48% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 58% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $64,428, median prevailing wage $48,318.
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Percentiles from Sanford's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Sanford hires for
Bar: share of Sanford's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 92% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technologist | $64,272 | 47 |
| Registered Nurse | $48,318 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Sanford.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 42% of filings
Mid-level · 48% of filings
Senior · 8% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $48,318 | 37 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $66,123 | 42 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Sanford files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $68,203 | 29 |
| Fargo, ND | $48,318 | 28 |
| Bismarck, ND | $65,624 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $39,582 |
| 25th | $48,318 |
| 50th (median) | $64,428 |
| 75th | $71,354 |
| 90th | $83,764 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2023 | $62,067 | $49,358 | $64,766 | 30 |
| FY2024 | $60,195 | $43,430 | $65,208 | 53 |
| FY2025 | $61,360 | $39,915 | $69,233 | 47 |
| FY2026 | $66,040 | $52,915 | $73,923 | 41 |
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.
Job titles at Sanford
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $65,666 | $62.1k–$68.9k | 38 |
| Registered Nurse | $48,318 | $48.3k–$71.1k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Sanford
Sanford's filings list its industry as General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (Health Care and Social Assistance sector, NAICS 6221). Its main U.S. filing address is in Fargo, ND and its filings in the data run from FY2023 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Technologist, Registered Nurse and Biological Technician and the main metro areas are Sioux Falls, SD, Fargo, ND and Bismarck, ND. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Sanford sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Sanford filed 88 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 Sanford pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Sanford's H-1B filings is $64,428; half of filings fall between $48,318 and $71,354. Bonus and stock are not included.