Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Mississippi State University?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi State University pays a median H-1B salary of $73,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $78,086. The average prevailing wage across Mississippi State University's filings is $54,921. 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 Mississippi State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi State University's average offered wage is $78,086, compared to an average prevailing wage of $54,921 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	203	$56,964	$80,000	$150,000
Postdoctoral Associate	82	$39,120	$52,150	$70,000
Assistant Research Professor	54	$55,000	$83,500	$1,156,536
Associate Professor	12	$86,000	$116,342	$165,000
Assistant Clinical Professor	12	$63,000	$139,500	$150,000
Post-Doctoral Associate	10	$35,443	$51,392	$55,650
Instructor	7	$50,690	$58,599	$70,000
Research Engineer Ii	6	$76,900	$80,488	$88,504
Assistant Teaching Professor	6	$49,500	$65,000	$84,000
Senior Research Associate	6	$55,000	$62,500	$71,000
Instructor I	5	$44,500	$53,833	$70,000
Senior Programmer Analyst	5	$74,700	$80,000	$80,051
Research Associate I	4	$47,733	$50,500	$58,000
Research Associate Ii	4	$54,000	$60,223	$60,445
Full Stack Web Developer	3	$70,000	$70,000	$73,500
Assistant Athletic Academic Counselor	3	$47,476	$47,476	$47,476
Postdoctoral Research Associate	2	$48,000	$50,635	$53,269
It Project Manager	2	$96,515	$101,163	$105,810
Extension Associate Ii	2	$57,096	$58,541	$59,985
Crm & Web Support Specialist	2	$64,000	$64,000	$64,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Mississippi State, Mississippi	328	$34,400	$71,350	$190,000
Starkville, Mississippi	60	$49,875	$76,900	$150,000
Ms State, Mississippi	23	$33,500	$54,912	$105,810
Stoneville, Mississippi	9	$52,000	$90,000	$1,156,536
Ms. State, Mississippi	7	$45,573	$74,700	$98,000
Poplarville, Mississippi	5	$55,000	$70,000	$87,000
Pearl, Mississippi	5	$88,562	$140,000	$142,870
Leland, Mississippi	4	$50,500	$71,375	$94,556
Miss. State, Mississippi	4	$89,000	$91,000	$120,000
Pascagoula, Mississippi	4	$47,733	$51,719	$60,000

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