South Dakota State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, South Dakota State University filed 8 H-1B applications for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $74,444. That is 17.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | SD | 2 | $95,000 | $85,260 | +11.4% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | SD | 2 | $56,712 | $112,280 | -49.5% |
| Animal Scientists | SD | 1 | $61,953 | $70,140 | -11.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | SD | 1 | $91,000 | $106,910 | -14.9% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | SD | 1 | $72,000 | $85,600 | -15.9% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | SD | 1 | $70,000 | $80,360 | -12.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | 3 | $95,000 |
| University of Georgia | 3 | $100,110 |
| Oregon State University | 3 | $62,676 |
| Texas State University | 2 | $54,000 |
| New Mexico State University | 2 | $93,000 |
| Kansas State University | 2 | $100,000 |
| CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO | 2 | $97,008 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | 2 | $92,500 |
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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