University of North Dakota
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 88 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Grand Forks, ND
At a glance
- University of North Dakota hires entry-level. 74% of its filings are Level I, 3.8 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $72,750, median prevailing wage $62,244.
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Percentiles from University of North Dakota's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 74% of filings
Mid-level · 17% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,980 | 65 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $94,925 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of North Dakota files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND | $73,249 | 74 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $67,974 |
| 50th (median) | $72,750 |
| 75th | $95,000 |
| 90th | $115,995 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,000 | $50,000 | $87,000 | 24 |
| FY2021 | $69,744 | $64,375 | $90,198 | 28 |
| FY2022 | $61,678 | $50,387 | $73,850 | 39 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $55,000 | $85,200 | 41 |
| FY2024 | $78,000 | $69,894 | $91,197 | 27 |
| FY2025 | $71,385 | $67,974 | $86,133 | 53 |
| FY2026 | $78,957 | $68,036 | $95,276 | 35 |
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 University of North Dakota
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $76,528 | $72.5k–$101.3k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Grand Forks, ND and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Career and Technical Education Teacher and Communications Teacher and the main metro areas are Grand Forks, ND, Fargo, ND and Houston, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of North Dakota sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of North Dakota's H-1B filings is $72,750; half of filings fall between $67,974 and $95,000. Bonus and stock are not included.