H-1B Salaries in South Dakota
401 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 South Dakota is $91,767 — 24% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$91,767
Average
401
Filings
11
Cities
$45,883–$183,534
Range
Top Cities in South Dakota
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $115,555 | 207 |
| Rapid City | $158,364 | 68 |
| Brookings | $87,687 | 29 |
| Aberdeen | $225,533 | 16 |
| Mission | $58,203 | 14 |
| Madison | $79,850 | 13 |
| Vermillion | $81,588 | 12 |
| St. Francis | $47,843 | 11 |
| Stephan | $53,154 | 11 |
| La Plant | $51,950 | 10 |
| Saint Francis | $49,705 | 10 |
Section 2
Top Employers in South Dakota
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. | $275,660 | 29 |
| Sanford Clinic | $146,364 | 26 |
| South Dakota State University | $89,662 | 26 |
| Sicangu Oyate Ho, Inc. | $48,721 | 25 |
| Sanford School Of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Residency | $67,595 | 21 |
| Avera McKennan | $302,938 | 20 |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | $66,768 | 20 |
| Sanford | $68,247 | 19 |
| Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | $58,084 | 17 |
| Sanford Health | $93,297 | 16 |
Top Roles in South Dakota
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse Float Pool | $68,861 | 26 |
| Internal Medicine Resident | $66,885 | 13 |
| Software Engineer | $69,412 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,445 | 11 |
| Hospitalist (Internist) | $308,658 | 9 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $65,848 | 8 |
| Spanish Language Immersion Teacher | $55,979 | 7 |
| Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst | $130,642 | 6 |
| Hospitalist | $98,280 | 5 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in South Dakota — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.