Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Minnesota State University, Mankato?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota State University, Mankato pays a median H-1B salary of $81,185 for sponsored positions, with an average of $87,533. The average prevailing wage across Minnesota State University, Mankato's filings is $82,009. 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 Minnesota State University, Mankato pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota State University, Mankato's average offered wage is $87,533, compared to an average prevailing wage of $82,009 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	10	$79,286	$94,702	$110,455
Assistant Professor Of Mechanical Engineering	6	$80,629	$90,752	$93,123
Assistant Professor Of Integrated Engineering	5	$81,185	$85,124	$85,124
Academic Advisor	5	$50,925	$50,925	$60,532
Assistant Professor Of Accounting	4	$126,441	$131,565	$138,603
Associate Professor	4	$91,390	$100,584	$110,455
Hall Director	4	$46,689	$48,479	$49,170
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics And Statistics	3	$70,432	$75,617	$89,250
Assistant Professor Of Accounting & Business Law	3	$132,575	$132,575	$132,575
Database Administrator	3	$84,626	$84,626	$84,626
Associate Professor Of Economics	3	$120,833	$120,833	$127,315
Assistant Professor Of Computer Information Science	3	$86,564	$94,890	$94,890
Assistant Professor Of Theatre & Dance	3	$66,172	$73,128	$73,128
Computer Science Instructor	3	$52,648	$89,731	$89,731
Assistant Professor Of Marketing	2	$98,118	$99,998	$101,877
Assistant Professor Of Management And Entrepreneurship	2	$99,492	$103,156	$106,819
Assistant Professor Of Integrated Engineering	2	$78,739	$78,739	$78,739
Assistant Professor Of Ethnic Studies	2	$81,184	$81,184	$81,184
Assistant Professor Of Exercise Science	2	$89,250	$89,250	$89,250
Assistant Professor Of Finance	2	$123,727	$124,032	$124,337

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Mankato, Minnesota	80	$40,402	$73,128	$132,575
Winona, Minnesota	13	$65,150	$120,833	$138,603
St. Cloud, Minnesota	10	$45,378	$105,569	$110,455
St. Paul, Minnesota	10	$73,128	$91,390	$105,344
Saint Paul, Minnesota	8	$71,681	$89,103	$846,227
Marshall, Minnesota	8	$71,623	$86,772	$95,824
Bloomington, Minnesota	5	$52,648	$81,185	$85,124
Saint Cloud, Minnesota	4	$49,170	$90,582	$113,098
Belcourt, North Dakota	2	$89,731	$89,731	$89,731
Bemidji, Minnesota	2	$75,616	$87,412	$99,208

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