H-1B Salary in South Dakota, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in South Dakota (FY2019–2026).1,683 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in South Dakota.
Filing Volume Trend, South Dakota
Top H-1B Roles in South Dakota
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 170 | $51K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers | 139 | $93K | SD detail → |
| Physicians, All Other | 106 | $249K | SD detail → |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 84 | $63K | Salary data → |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 73 | $51K | Salary data → |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 59 | $51K | Salary data → |
| Computer Programmers | 58 | $66K | Salary data → |
| Registered Nurses | 57 | $67K | SD detail → |
| Hospitalists | 52 | $242K | Salary data → |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 51 | $67K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 50 | $93K | SD detail → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 49 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 35 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 33 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | 30 | $54K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in South Dakota
Employers by total certified LCA filings in South Dakota (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in South Dakota
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for South Dakota, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron | 655 | 573 | $27K |
| Sioux Falls | 548 | 502 | $74K |
| Aberdeen | 185 | 166 | $42K |
| Yankton | 138 | 134 | $35K |
| Rapid City | 121 | 96 | $75K |
| Brookings | 90 | 75 | $71K |
| Milbank | 80 | 79 | $47K |
| Veblen | 64 | 61 | $46K |
Explore H-1B Data by Role in South Dakota
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.