Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Montana State University pays a median H-1B salary of $54,991 for sponsored positions, with an average of $66,141. The average prevailing wage across Montana State University's filings is $56,283. 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 Montana State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Montana State University's average offered wage is $66,141, compared to an average prevailing wage of $56,283 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	19	$48,859	$69,593	$120,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	9	$38,000	$46,405	$60,000
Assistant Professor 12110.30	3	$50,380	$50,380	$50,380
Assistant Professor Of Precision Agriculture	3	$70,370	$70,370	$75,660
Instructor	3	$63,627	$69,540	$160,555
Assistant Professor Civil Engineering	3	$87,730	$88,520	$1,062,240
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	3	$52,250	$52,250	$58,387
Research Associate (12110.65)	3	$51,459	$51,459	$51,459
Assistant Professor Of Finance	3	$69,540	$69,540	$89,567
Postdoctoral Research Associate	3	$39,062	$42,120	$47,507
Postdoctoral Researcher (12110.22)	2	$40,800	$45,156	$49,512
Research Associate [12110.79]	2	$47,047	$47,047	$47,047
Assistant Professor Of Statistics	2	$74,460	$80,104	$85,747
Assistant Professor Of Sociology	2	$55,590	$66,643	$77,695
Assistant Research Professor	2	$54,891	$55,661	$56,430
Assistant Professor Of Political Science	2	$70,000	$72,310	$74,620
Assistant Professor Of Civil Engineering	2	$88,000	$88,260	$88,520
Assistant Professor Of Entomology	2	$70,845	$72,423	$74,000
Assistant Professor Of Remote Sensing	2	$78,000	$80,574	$83,148
Data Systems Manager I	2	$52,333	$54,580	$56,826

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Bozeman, Montana	163	$36,150	$56,014	$1,062,240
Sidney, Montana	7	$34,000	$41,309	$51,000
Conrad, Montana	5	$40,000	$60,000	$74,000
Billings, Montana	3	$39,790	$53,498	$90,981
Havre, Montana	3	$54,230	$70,370	$70,370
Huntley, Montana	2	$48,859	$60,100	$71,340
Kalispell, Montana	2	$40,800	$45,156	$49,512
Bozman, Montana	1	$68,693	$68,693	$68,693
Forsyth, Montana	1	$47,819	$47,819	$47,819
Culbertson, Montana	1	$43,410	$43,410	$43,410

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