Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Duke University Health System?

Accepted Answer

Duke University Health System pays a median H-1B salary of $67,788 for sponsored positions, with an average of $73,765. The average prevailing wage across Duke University Health System's filings is $65,017. 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 Duke University Health System pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Duke University Health System's average offered wage is $73,765, compared to an average prevailing wage of $65,017 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
Resident	86	$53,580	$65,316	$81,720
Fellow	57	$60,276	$69,084	$94,500
Medical Laboratory Scientist	5	$61,360	$63,898	$69,118
House Staff Fellow, Clinical	4	$65,088	$66,544	$68,000
House Staff Resident, Clinical	3	$58,020	$63,744	$63,744
Medical Assistant Professor	3	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Associate Professor	3	$147,500	$147,500	$147,500
Bioinformatician I	2	$82,504	$82,504	$82,504
Biostatistician Iii	2	$90,472	$96,986	$103,500
Physician Assistant	2	$115,039	$123,820	$132,600
Clinical Dietitian	2	$50,000	$50,250	$50,500
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	2	$129,280	$129,280	$129,280
House Staf/Resident/ Fellow, Clinical	1	$63,864	$63,864	$63,864
Bioinformatics Scientists	1	$82,504	$82,504	$82,504
Cardiologists	1	$94,500	$94,500	$94,500
Case Manager	1	$96,952	$96,952	$96,952
Clinical Dietician	1	$57,800	$57,800	$57,800
Assistant Nurse Manager	1	$108,077	$108,077	$108,077
House Staff/Resident/Fellow	1	$63,864	$63,864	$63,864
Medical Lab Scientist	1	$70,221	$70,221	$70,221

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Durham, North Carolina	172	$50,000	$67,506	$147,500
Henderson, North Carolina	3	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Chapel Hill, North Carolina	2	$56,100	$68,910	$81,720
Morrisville, North Carolina	2	$81,720	$107,160	$132,600
Raleigh, North Carolina	2	$74,412	$78,066	$81,720

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