Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at National Oilwell Varco, L..P?

Accepted Answer

National Oilwell Varco, L..P pays a median H-1B salary of $115,763 for sponsored positions, with an average of $119,151. The average prevailing wage across National Oilwell Varco, L..P's filings is $98,224. 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 National Oilwell Varco, L..P pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

National Oilwell Varco, L..P's average offered wage is $119,151, compared to an average prevailing wage of $98,224 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
Software Engineer	9	$89,528	$109,200	$127,809
Data Scientist	3	$90,000	$113,300	$130,680
Full Stack Developer	3	$120,940	$120,940	$128,000
Associate Engineer - Fishing Tools	3	$78,375	$78,375	$90,084
Cet Sr. Developer	3	$126,886	$133,606	$133,607
Supply Chain Analyst	2	$88,000	$98,914	$109,827
Sr. Business Analyst - Procurement	2	$146,000	$153,000	$160,000
Supply Chain Optimization Specialist	2	$72,000	$72,000	$72,000
Project Manager	2	$84,000	$86,940	$89,880
Planning Manager	2	$112,000	$113,500	$115,000
Senior Software Engineer	2	$120,000	$120,685	$121,370
Cet Data Analyst	2	$83,112	$83,112	$83,112
Kronos Developer	2	$103,740	$110,474	$117,209
Bi Data Integration Developer	2	$106,000	$110,049	$114,098
Erp Sr. Business Analyst - Manufacturing	2	$161,460	$163,530	$165,600
Engineering Manager	2	$113,543	$135,459	$157,376
Data Engineer	2	$85,243	$87,272	$89,301
Lead Bi Developer	2	$129,019	$129,683	$130,348
Pi Architect	2	$145,000	$153,631	$162,261
Cloud Engineer	1	$109,500	$109,500	$109,500

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	114	$65,832	$120,000	$320,000
Conroe, Texas	6	$88,000	$105,500	$130,600
Cedar Park, Texas	3	$91,375	$115,763	$123,970
Odessa, Texas	2	$92,000	$95,680	$99,360
Willis, Texas	2	$82,945	$85,433	$87,921
Tulsa, Oklahoma	2	$72,000	$72,000	$72,000
Fort Worth, Texas	1	$105,000	$105,000	$105,000
San Mateo, California	1	$109,658	$109,658	$109,658

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