Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Battelle Memorial Institute?

Accepted Answer

Battelle Memorial Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $97,331 for sponsored positions, with an average of $99,654. The average prevailing wage across Battelle Memorial Institute's filings is $64,546. 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 Battelle Memorial Institute pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Battelle Memorial Institute's average offered wage is $99,654, compared to an average prevailing wage of $64,546 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
Post Doctorate Research Associate	119	$59,410	$71,500	$83,000
Electrical Engineer	99	$74,600	$114,555	$167,440
Materials Scientist	45	$88,494	$116,021	$163,079
Data Scientist	33	$91,027	$119,052	$170,705
Earth Scientist (Atmospheric Science)	28	$97,000	$109,306	$140,233
Scientist 2	28	$82,000	$87,180	$97,000
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Chemical Engineer)	22	$79,847	$91,105	$100,420
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Chemist)	18	$71,500	$83,140	$101,990
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Mechanical Engineer)	17	$82,500	$91,210	$110,450
Scientist 3	16	$96,720	$100,000	$120,227
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Materials Science)	16	$69,048	$84,250	$98,735
Chemist	15	$95,542	$105,145	$157,948
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Civil Engineer)	14	$82,000	$91,824	$96,834
Computer Scientist	14	$100,276	$128,500	$165,078
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Atmospheric Science)	13	$70,281	$74,000	$90,730
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Chemistry)	12	$69,189	$74,450	$79,225
Physicist	10	$105,500	$126,818	$145,486
Chemical Engineer	10	$93,390	$107,020	$155,000
Materials Scientist (Chemist)	10	$80,224	$119,929	$179,338
Earth Scientist (Environmental Engineer)	9	$76,105	$108,500	$123,247

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Richland, Washington	874	$45,500	$95,521	$361,650
Seattle, Washington	63	$70,000	$102,500	$197,693
College Park, Maryland	26	$56,650	$98,440	$123,247
Portland, Oregon	15	$70,000	$101,760	$140,505
Atlanta, Georgia	12	$57,937	$91,600	$105,000
Columbus, Ohio	11	$54,000	$82,500	$110,526
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	6	$94,500	$95,909	$112,553
Arlington, Virginia	5	$79,500	$96,665	$111,826
San Francisco, California	5	$105,500	$105,538	$134,068
San Jose, California	4	$93,985	$95,212	$131,134

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