Bristlecone vs South Dakota State University
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Bristlecone
Median Salary
$180,000
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$154,186 – $180,000
Total Filings
4
Wage Level Distribution
Level III 33.3%
Level IV 66.7%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 0
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 2
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
South Dakota State University
Median Salary
$81,687
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$62,394 – $86,292
Total Filings
5
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 100.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 2
$75–100K 3
$100–125K 0
$125–150K 0
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Bristlecone | South Dakota State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $180,000 | $81,687 |
| P25 – P75 | $154,186 – $180,000 | $62,394 – $86,292 |
| Filings | 4 | 5 |
Wage Levels
Bristlecone
Wage Level Distribution
Level III 33.3%
Level IV 66.7%
South Dakota State University
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 100.0%
Salary Distribution
Bristlecone
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 0
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 2
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
South Dakota State University
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 2
$75–100K 3
$100–125K 0
$125–150K 0
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0