Prevailing Wage in North Dakota
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 567 certified filings in North Dakota
$57,050Median Prevailing Wage
$94,698Avg. Actual Salary
+31%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
567Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in North Dakota is $57,050 across 567 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 31% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in North Dakota
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 222 | $55,640 |
| Level II | 182 | $68,786 |
| Level III | 59 | $79,019 |
| Level IV | 48 | $103,563 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in North Dakota: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 53 | $50,973 | $66,922 |
| MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST | 19 | $58,455 | $64,811 |
| Public School Teacher | 18 | $51,111 | $51,111 |
| Classroom Teacher | 14 | $30,410 | $50,400 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | $58,835 | $61,773 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER | 11 | $49,402 | $51,099 |
| Hospitalist | 10 | $128,735 | $222,705 |
| Assistant Professor | 10 | $62,170 | $82,483 |
| ER Nurse | 9 | $74,066 | $76,070 |
| Software Developer | 7 | $80,535 | $87,770 |
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