Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at HDR Engineering?

Accepted Answer

HDR Engineering pays a median H-1B salary of $84,953 for sponsored positions, with an average of $93,313. The average prevailing wage across HDR Engineering's filings is $83,164. 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 HDR Engineering pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

HDR Engineering's average offered wage is $93,313, compared to an average prevailing wage of $83,164 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
Traffic Engineer In Training (Eit)	42	$56,160	$72,691	$90,168
Bridge Engineer In Training (Eit)	36	$60,008	$77,719	$110,000
Traffic Engineer	23	$64,542	$102,419	$135,637
Water/Wastewater Engineer In Training (Eit)	23	$61,360	$77,002	$116,428
Bridge Engineer	19	$70,387	$100,069	$129,626
Structural Engineer	13	$76,128	$114,525	$128,544
Roadway Engineer In Training (Eit)	12	$59,405	$73,642	$92,373
Transportation Engineer In Training (Eit)	12	$53,040	$62,410	$89,107
Water/Wastewater Engineer	9	$66,747	$104,541	$129,667
Traffic Coordinator	7	$70,075	$79,997	$81,744
Hydraulic Structures Engineer	7	$110,000	$131,518	$158,662
Gis Analyst	7	$73,008	$80,995	$90,147
Project Controls Specialist	6	$94,000	$98,800	$120,016
Transportation Planner	6	$58,074	$83,047	$90,230
Water Quality Modeler	6	$65,374	$78,166	$107,390
Transportation Engineer	6	$55,723	$93,273	$113,568
Geotechnical Engineer In Training (Eit)	6	$65,000	$77,704	$85,696
Water/Wastewater Coordinator	6	$72,010	$89,970	$99,507
Structural Engineer In Training (Eit)	5	$71,781	$78,520	$87,500
Mechanical Engineer	5	$95,742	$117,104	$140,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Dallas, Texas	41	$63,752	$80,475	$182,562
Bellevue, Washington	40	$65,500	$93,340	$147,014
Walnut Creek, California	30	$74,547	$115,719	$243,172
Round Rock, Texas	28	$62,400	$97,042	$173,347
Portland, Oregon	27	$64,542	$79,040	$145,642
Houston, Texas	23	$57,304	$80,018	$162,115
Folsom, California	18	$65,000	$85,218	$140,816
Vienna, Virginia	18	$63,170	$94,000	$120,000
Orlando, Florida	16	$63,149	$86,918	$150,010
Austin, Texas	16	$56,160	$74,641	$116,771

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