Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Missouri State University pays a median H-1B salary of $59,125 for sponsored positions, with an average of $69,307. The average prevailing wage across Missouri State University's filings is $48,386. 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 Missouri State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Missouri State University's average offered wage is $69,307, compared to an average prevailing wage of $48,386 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-Computer Information Systems	10	$120,000	$120,000	$124,714
Assistant Professor Of Biology	5	$52,800	$55,292	$66,000
Assistant Professor	5	$41,670	$53,000	$111,762
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	4	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Assistant Professor Of Counseling	3	$62,000	$62,000	$62,000
Health Care/China Programs Specialist	3	$40,269	$62,608	$62,608
Asst. Professor-Child & Family Development (Family Studies)	3	$55,000	$55,000	$60,060
Program Coordinator, China Programs	2	$32,760	$45,074	$57,387
Residence Hall Director	2	$43,888	$43,888	$43,888
Faculty/Artist-In-Residence	2	$40,140	$42,720	$45,300
Assistant Professor-Psychology Department	2	$56,150	$56,150	$56,150
Assistant Director Procurement/Senior Procurement	2	$71,520	$71,520	$71,520
Language Specialist - Iltc	2	$45,178	$45,178	$45,178
Assistant Professor Of Economics	2	$72,000	$85,904	$99,807
Assistant Professor Of Management	2	$122,000	$127,612	$133,224
Assistant Professor-College Of Business	2	$131,040	$131,520	$132,000
Assistant Professor-Social Work	2	$56,150	$60,575	$65,000
Assistant Professor Of Psychology	2	$60,000	$61,250	$62,500
International Enrollment Coordinator	2	$36,275	$39,508	$42,741
Senior Accountant/Analyst	2	$64,050	$65,311	$66,572

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Springfield, Missouri	111	$32,760	$59,500	$151,000
West Plains, Missouri	3	$52,800	$54,496	$55,292
Springfield Missouri, Missouri	1	$66,500	$66,500	$66,500
Sprinfield, Missouri	1	$62,000	$62,000	$62,000
Naperville, Illinois	1	$57,085	$57,085	$57,085

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