Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $82,306 for sponsored positions, with an average of $84,838. The average prevailing wage across Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s filings is $80,329. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.

Question 2

What is a prevailing wage determination?

Accepted Answer

A prevailing wage determination (PWD) is a wage rate set by the Department of Labor for a specific occupation and geographic area. Before filing an LCA, employers request a PWD from the DOL, which surveys wage data to determine what workers in similar roles are typically paid in that location. H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to other employees in the same role, whichever is higher. The prevailing wage column in the table above shows the DOL-determined floor for each position.

Question 3

How does Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s average offered wage is $84,838, compared to an average prevailing wage of $80,329 across its filings. When a company pays above the prevailing wage, it indicates the offered salary exceeds the DOL-determined market rate for the occupation and area. The salary table above shows both the offered and prevailing wages for each individual filing.

Question 4

What are H-1B wage levels I through IV?

Accepted Answer

The DOL sets prevailing wages at four levels: Level I (Entry) at the 17th percentile, Level II (Qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (Experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (Expert) at the 67th percentile. These levels reflect the complexity of the job duties and experience required. The prevailing wage is specific to each occupation (SOC code) and metropolitan statistical area. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions.

Question 5

What is the H-1B salary requirement?

Accepted Answer

There is no single minimum salary for H-1B visas. Employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what they pay other employees in the same role) or the prevailing wage determined by the DOL for the specific occupation and geographic area. The prevailing wage varies by job, location, and wage level. A Level I software engineer in a small metro area will have a very different floor than a Level IV software engineer in San Francisco or New York.

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Manufacturing Engineer	15	$68,000	$79,040	$103,210
R&D Engineer	11	$72,000	$87,360	$132,748
Process Engineer	8	$60,000	$87,381	$103,986
Production Engineer	8	$74,984	$83,304	$83,928
Computer Programmer	7	$59,829	$85,800	$88,317
Product Management Engineer	7	$69,680	$82,797	$103,210
Buyer	6	$57,741	$67,288	$82,888
Wafer Process Engineer	5	$78,000	$87,776	$95,000
R&D Scientist	4	$78,749	$111,717	$122,470
R&D Electrical Engineer	3	$78,750	$89,440	$115,939
Labview Engineer	3	$70,013	$71,989	$84,989
Optical Coating Engineer	3	$78,000	$78,000	$80,683
Human Resources Specialist	3	$44,000	$50,000	$56,160
Field Application Specialist	2	$100,000	$112,847	$125,694
Marketing Specialist	2	$54,371	$80,132	$105,893
Quality Engineer	2	$66,976	$70,002	$73,027
Logistician	2	$55,697	$61,732	$67,766
Cybersecurity Specialist	2	$91,998	$91,998	$91,998
Production Automation Engineer	2	$72,987	$88,099	$103,210
Mbe Specialist	2	$90,397	$96,803	$103,210

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sugar Land, Texas	118	$44,000	$80,683	$150,000
Duluth, Georgia	2	$85,800	$101,348	$116,896
San Jose, California	2	$105,893	$115,793	$125,694
Hayward, California	1	$250,000	$250,000	$250,000
Redmond, Washington	1	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000

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