Prevailing Wage in South Dakota
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 509 certified filings in South Dakota
$63,918Median Prevailing Wage
$108,349Avg. Actual Salary
+34%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
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According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in South Dakota is $63,918 across 509 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 34% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in South Dakota
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 205 | $53,186 |
| Level II | 168 | $64,709 |
| Level III | 32 | $92,851 |
| Level IV | 55 | $98,280 |
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 South Dakota: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 27 | $48,879 | $67,150 |
| Registered Nurse Float Pool | 26 | $63,670 | $68,860 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER | 18 | $46,382 | $51,348 |
| Software Engineer | 14 | $67,077 | $69,533 |
| Internal Medicine Resident | 13 | $62,566 | $66,884 |
| Elementary Teacher | 12 | $46,113 | $57,473 |
| Hospitalist (Internist) | 9 | $92,294 | $308,658 |
| Special Education Teacher | 7 | $50,411 | $57,541 |
| Spanish Language Immersion Teacher | 7 | $55,978 | $55,978 |
| Software Developer | 6 | $71,125 | $80,913 |
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