How much does Dakota State University pay?

Dakota State University has a median filed salary of $63,795 across 48 DOL filings, ranging from $53,810 to $85,000.

Does Dakota State University pay above market?

Dakota State University pays approximately 44.2% relative to the DOL prevailing wage floor for its filed positions.

What jobs does Dakota State University sponsor?

Dakota State University files most often for: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, 25-1021.00, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers, Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Where does Dakota State University hire?

Dakota State University files most DOL cases in: South Dakota (28 filings), SO (2 filings).

Dakota State University Salary Data - What They Actually Pay

SD Approval Rate 62.5% · most recent FY 2025

Median Salary

$63,795

Certified filings

DOL Filings

Certified: 30

Unique Job Titles

SOC occupations

Approval Rate

62.5%

Certified vs filed

Salary Range

Based on 48 certified filings

DOL-Filed Salary Range

$46,100$53,810$63,795$85,000$90,719

Prevailing Wage Premium - a TruthWage exclusive

+44.2%

Dakota State University pays 44.2% above the DOL minimum wage floor for its filed positions.

The prevailing wage is the minimum salary DOL sets as the floor for this occupation and location. A positive premium means the employer pays above that floor. Source: DOL LCA filings.

Salary Trend

FY2012 - FY2025

Salaries by Job Title

14 occupations with DOL-filed salary data

Job Title	Filings	Median Salary	vs Market	Salary Range
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	12	$85,000	-12.1%	$83,000$83,000$85,000$85,000$85,000
25-1021.00	11	$84,500	N/A	$56,510$56,510$84,500$88,442$88,442
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	6	$46,100	-41.1%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	3	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3	$53,779	-32.2%	$53,500$53,500$53,779$54,058$54,058
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$49,999	-37.7%	$49,500$49,500$49,999$50,498$50,498
15-1134	2	$52,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1134.00	2	$70,325	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	2	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1121.00	1	$57,170	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1052	1	$53,810	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1111	1	$48,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1199	1	$65,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Operations Research Analysts	1	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.

Wage Level Distribution

What does this mean?

Dakota State University files more than half of its positions at the DOL minimum wage level (Level I). This may indicate systematic use of minimum-permitted wages for sponsored workers.

Hiring Activity

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Filing volume has increased 300% from the prior year, indicating expanding sponsored hiring.

Hiring Locations

SD 28 SO 2

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Education Requirements

From PERM filings

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.

Data covers DOL filings from 2011 to 2025.