H-1B Salaries in North Dakota
427 filings across 11 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in North Dakota is $92,855 — 24% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$92,855
Average
427
Filings
11
Cities
$46,427–$185,710
Range
Top Cities in North Dakota
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $104,149 | 154 |
| Grand Forks | $109,177 | 83 |
| Bismarck | $120,714 | 59 |
| New Town | $53,197 | 36 |
| Minot | $178,881 | 23 |
| Williston | $83,074 | 17 |
| Jamestown | $87,780 | 12 |
| Dickinson | $77,519 | 11 |
| Hettinger | $66,438 | 11 |
| Valley City | $74,666 | 11 |
| Devils Lake | $65,801 | 10 |
Section 2
Top Employers in North Dakota
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | $80,511 | 58 |
| NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | $74,359 | 48 |
| Altru Health System | $199,782 | 21 |
| Sanford | $50,136 | 21 |
| New Town Public School District 1 | $53,808 | 20 |
| Sanford Bismarck | $85,482 | 16 |
| Sanford Clinic | $174,355 | 15 |
| Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start | $50,400 | 14 |
| Sanford Health | $69,271 | 13 |
| Trinity Health | $249,571 | 12 |
Top Roles in North Dakota
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $67,651 | 38 |
| Classroom Teacher | $50,400 | 14 |
| Public School Teacher | $52,143 | 14 |
| Assistant Professor | $83,277 | 9 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | $55,183 | 6 |
| Registered Nurse | $47,139 | 6 |
| ER Nurse | $71,498 | 5 |
| Hospitalist | $244,242 | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $86,323 | 5 |
| pulmonary/critical care physician | $281,776 | 5 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in North Dakota — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.