Sioux Falls School District 49-5
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 filed 4 H-1B applications for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education and related occupations with a median offered wage of $54,558. That is 14.7% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | SD | 1 | $53,715 | $62,690 | -14.3% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | SD | 1 | $51,113 | $65,220 | -21.6% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | SD | 1 | $55,327 | $63,680 | -13.1% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | SD | 1 | $58,076 | $64,290 | -9.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Tree Education Inc | 2 | $79,934 |
| Blytheville School District No. 5 | 2 | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 2 | $77,299 |
| Casa dei Bambini School | 1 | $67,548 |
| City School Inc. | 1 | $42,800 |
| Classically Formed Inc. | 1 | $43,000 |
| County of Santa Cruz, Nogales Unified School District 1 | 1 | $47,736 |
| Chicago Public Schools | 1 | $61,990 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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