Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

NC State University pays a median H-1B salary of $65,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $73,254. The average prevailing wage across NC State University's filings is $59,021. 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 NC State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

NC State University's average offered wage is $73,254, compared to an average prevailing wage of $59,021 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
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	274	$40,955	$53,250	$95,992
Assistant Professor	217	$61,500	$97,000	$192,816
Research Associate	70	$39,978	$59,500	$78,000
Research Scholar	60	$47,476	$65,689	$110,370
Research Assistant	26	$38,210	$52,094	$71,472
Research Assistant Professor	20	$52,000	$64,189	$109,990
Assistant Research Professor	17	$55,000	$80,000	$130,000
Associate Professor	16	$96,000	$112,392	$175,000
Teaching Assistant Professor	15	$53,976	$75,000	$107,640
Postdoctoral Research Associate	11	$42,500	$52,000	$60,000
Senior Research Scholar	10	$58,000	$80,000	$124,999
Lecturer	10	$47,520	$50,960	$95,000
Clinical Veterinary Instructor	9	$83,000	$93,645	$130,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	9	$57,513	$80,730	$106,088
Research Specialist	8	$43,600	$61,589	$77,584
Laboratory Manager	7	$48,500	$62,476	$90,913
It Analyst/Programmer Ii	6	$90,000	$96,156	$103,418
Assistant Clinical Professor	6	$90,000	$135,000	$144,612
Climate Data Analyst	5	$65,000	$73,944	$79,975
Emergency And Critical Care Resident	4	$33,262	$40,000	$54,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Raleigh, North Carolina	990	$27,000	$65,000	$260,000
Kannapolis, North Carolina	26	$47,476	$52,000	$117,143
Asheville, North Carolina	8	$65,000	$76,960	$124,999
Mills River, North Carolina	4	$53,000	$54,500	$62,858
Fort Pierce, Florida	2	$48,662	$54,331	$60,000
Raliegh, North Carolina	2	$75,000	$96,725	$118,450
Oakland, California	2	$87,000	$87,000	$87,000
North Carolina, North Carolina	1	$71,472	$71,472	$71,472
Lumberton, North Carolina	1	$48,500	$48,500	$48,500
Morehead City, North Carolina	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000

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