Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

New Mexico State University pays a median H-1B salary of $65,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $70,810. The average prevailing wage across New Mexico State University's filings is $55,621. 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 New Mexico State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

New Mexico State University's average offered wage is $70,810, compared to an average prevailing wage of $55,621 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	105	$51,328	$83,261	$160,000
Post Doctoral	40	$48,000	$55,000	$68,200
Research Scientist, Intermediate	6	$70,000	$74,983	$79,480
Research Scientist, Associate	6	$58,216	$64,280	$78,717
Research Assistant Professor	4	$55,000	$63,332	$70,000
College Assistant Professor	4	$54,808	$61,435	$62,982
Associate Professor	3	$69,749	$93,000	$93,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	3	$31,000	$57,782	$57,782
Enterprise Programmer Analyst, Intermediate	3	$55,000	$55,000	$58,216
Support Astronomer	3	$70,000	$75,000	$75,000
Assistant Professor, Finance	2	$122,000	$122,000	$122,000
Extension Viticulturist Specialist	2	$86,000	$86,500	$87,000
Coordinator, Fye Programs, Campus Leadership	2	$47,000	$47,000	$47,000
Assistant Coach	2	$36,830	$53,415	$70,000
Database Analyst Sr.	2	$59,500	$63,185	$66,870
Economic Development Officer, Intermediate	2	$66,738	$66,738	$66,738
Data Management Specialist	2	$36,005	$37,825	$39,645
Agricultural Research Assistant	2	$31,741	$31,741	$31,741
Database Analyst Sr	2	$77,496	$79,046	$80,596
Post Doctoral Research	2	$54,000	$54,000	$54,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Las Cruces, New Mexico	212	$31,000	$67,000	$160,000
Clovis, New Mexico	7	$31,000	$50,000	$70,000
Batavia, Illinois	4	$57,000	$59,500	$61,000
Tucumcari, New Mexico	4	$31,741	$82,139	$84,421
Carlsbad, New Mexico	3	$51,328	$65,000	$78,717
Farmington, New Mexico	3	$58,216	$63,560	$79,857
Alamogordo, New Mexico	2	$45,372	$55,186	$65,000
Grants, New Mexico	2	$60,666	$73,078	$85,490
Upton, New York	2	$56,000	$56,500	$57,000
Sunspot, New Mexico	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000

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