H-1B Salaries in North Dakota
474 certified full-time H-1B filings for worksites in North Dakota, decided Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026.
$73,778Median salary
$61,01225th percentile
$95,00075th percentile
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Top H-1B employers in North Dakota
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | 41 | $68,000 |
| University of North Dakota | 39 | $76,055 |
| Sanford | 35 | $61,776 |
| Trinity Health | 16 | $75,722 |
| New Town Public School District 1 | 15 | $53,000 |
| Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start | 14 | $50,400 |
| Altru Health System | 12 | $357,500 |
| Sanford Clinic | 11 | $221,458 |
| Sanford Health | 11 | $68,162 |
| Grand Forks Public Schools | 10 | $65,144 |
| Aldevron | 9 | $81,409 |
| Mercy Hospital of Valley City | 9 | $103,085 |
| Sanford Bismarck | 9 | $112,320 |
| Innovis Health | 8 | $402,383 |
| West River Health Services | 8 | $68,910 |
| St. Aloisius Hospital | 7 | $73,778 |
| L&T Technology Services | 6 | $89,948 |
| McKenzie County Healthcare Systems | 6 | $90,490 |
| Ulteig Engineers | 6 | $85,905 |
| St. Luke's Homes | 5 | $82,306 |
| University of Jamestown | 5 | $66,700 |
| Basin Electric Power Cooperative | 4 | $82,922 |
| Corporate Employment Resources | 4 | $116,480 |
| Microsoft | 4 | $107,606 |
| Mountrail Bethel Home | 4 | $74,547 |
H-1B salaries by city in North Dakota
| City | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 152 | $82,139 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 57 | $78,693 |
| Bismarck, ND | 50 | $86,280 |
| New Town, ND | 30 | $52,000 |
| Minot, ND | 18 | $85,332 |
| Williston, ND | 16 | $135,650 |
| Valley City, ND | 12 | $71,889 |
| Dickinson, ND | 10 | $82,306 |
| Jamestown, ND | 10 | $79,018 |
| Hettinger, ND | 8 | $68,910 |
| West Fargo, ND | 8 | $75,976 |
| Watford, ND | 6 | $90,490 |
| Harvey, ND | 6 | $73,778 |
| Devils Lake, ND | 6 | $66,945 |
| Stanley, ND | 5 | $74,547 |
| Grafton, ND | 5 | $64,875 |
| Tioga, ND | 4 | $62,200 |
| Elgin, ND | 4 | $75,774 |
| Carrington, ND | 4 | $70,023 |
| Fort Totten, ND | 4 | $45,410 |
| Wishek, ND | 3 | $72,800 |
| Dunseith, ND | 3 | $47,500 |
| Underwood, ND | 3 | $69,784 |
| Warwick, ND | 3 | $42,350 |
| Mandan, ND | 3 | $71,000 |
| Crosby, ND | 3 | $61,600 |
| Roseglen, ND | 3 | $46,940 |
| Towner, ND | 3 | $47,230 |
| Oakes, ND | 2 | $65,239 |
| Langdon, ND | 2 | $75,421 |
Top H-1B job titles in North Dakota
| Job title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | 45 | $68,058 |
| Medical Technologist | 21 | $65,998 |
| Public School Teacher | 15 | $53,000 |
| Classroom Teacher | 14 | $50,400 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | $48,318 |
| Assistant Professor | 10 | $89,990 |
| Hospitalist | 9 | $344,000 |
| Software Developer | 7 | $88,837 |
| Er Nurse | 7 | $73,778 |
| Research Specialist | 7 | $61,214 |
| Pathology Technician | 6 | $43,566 |
| Elementary Teacher | 6 | $54,514 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 5 | $81,723 |
| Operating Room Charge Nurse | 5 | $68,910 |
| Research Scientist | 4 | $60,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 4 | $131,651 |
| Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician | 4 | $331,160 |
| Special Education Teacher | 4 | $52,142 |
| Nephrologist | 4 | $275,000 |
| Resident Physician | 4 | $70,805 |
| Psychiatrist | 4 | $275,729 |
| In Circuit Test Engineer | 4 | $116,480 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 4 | $73,798 |
| Design Engineer Civil | 4 | $85,905 |
| Emergency Room Charge Nurse | 3 | $72,800 |
Highest-paying employers
At least 5 filings in North Dakota.
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Innovis Health | 8 | $402,383 |
| Altru Health System | 12 | $357,500 |
| Sanford Clinic | 11 | $221,458 |
| Sanford Bismarck | 9 | $112,320 |
| Mercy Hospital of Valley City | 9 | $103,085 |
| McKenzie County Healthcare Systems | 6 | $90,490 |
| L&T Technology Services | 6 | $89,948 |
| Ulteig Engineers | 6 | $85,905 |
| St. Luke's Homes | 5 | $82,306 |
| Aldevron | 9 | $81,409 |
| University of North Dakota | 39 | $76,055 |
| Trinity Health | 16 | $75,722 |
| St. Aloisius Hospital | 7 | $73,778 |
| West River Health Services | 8 | $68,910 |
| Sanford Health | 11 | $68,162 |
Wage levels
Prevailing-wage level the employer selected (I = entry, IV = fully competent).