Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Michigan Technological University?

Accepted Answer

Michigan Technological University pays a median H-1B salary of $78,811 for sponsored positions, with an average of $80,522. The average prevailing wage across Michigan Technological University's filings is $72,740. 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 Michigan Technological University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Michigan Technological University's average offered wage is $80,522, compared to an average prevailing wage of $72,740 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
Assistant Professor	79	$60,000	$100,000	$163,943
Research Assistant Professor	21	$42,723	$60,000	$98,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	15	$45,820	$75,000	$108,632
Research Associate	13	$41,995	$58,822	$85,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	11	$47,500	$55,000	$62,587
Research Scientist	11	$56,160	$68,960	$95,000
Research Engineer	8	$36,000	$61,000	$82,000
Lecturer	8	$42,000	$67,000	$80,000
Instructor	6	$60,195	$65,920	$69,326
Associate Professor	6	$77,362	$96,000	$125,960
Geologist	2	$47,840	$49,920	$52,000
Research Scientist Iii	2	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Director Of Research Computing	2	$114,087	$120,326	$126,565
Associate Teaching Professor	2	$88,227	$88,458	$88,689
Manager, Training & Curriculum Development, Apsrc Mobile Lab	2	$83,000	$86,012	$89,024
Research Assistant	2	$56,160	$57,491	$58,822
Adjunct Assistant Professor	2	$78,811	$78,811	$78,811
Geosciences Research Scientist	2	$59,738	$74,427	$89,116
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	2	$47,476	$48,753	$50,029
Research Specialist	2	$55,000	$55,825	$56,650

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houghton, Michigan	209	$33,750	$78,000	$163,943
Washington, District of Columbia	3	$68,960	$83,640	$86,640
Long Island City, New York	2	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Ypsilanti Township, Michigan	1	$115,000	$115,000	$115,000
Oro Valley, Arizona	1	$124,259	$124,259	$124,259
Gaithersburg, Maryland	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Ann Arbor, Michigan	1	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Washington, Michigan	1	$68,960	$68,960	$68,960

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