Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Oregon State University pays a median H-1B salary of $67,507 for sponsored positions, with an average of $78,057. The average prevailing wage across Oregon State University's filings is $57,081. 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 Oregon State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Oregon State University's average offered wage is $78,057, compared to an average prevailing wage of $57,081 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	189	$54,220	$102,003	$218,520
Postdoctoral Scholar	122	$4,707	$60,000	$75,000
Research Associate	112	$44,004	$61,254	$624,096
Instructor	61	$40,923	$64,752	$113,340
Faculty Research Assistant	34	$39,957	$55,182	$68,004
Post Doctoral Scholar	21	$40,008	$54,840	$75,564
Clinical Fellow	18	$37,284	$37,284	$37,284
Assistant Professor, Senior Research	16	$65,374	$80,004	$122,580
Analyst Programmer	15	$63,336	$73,715	$80,100
Assistant Professor (Practice)	13	$69,000	$85,008	$120,006
Research Associate, Post Doctoral	12	$43,576	$53,000	$60,570
Senior Instructor I	11	$60,435	$82,323	$121,572
Intern	10	$39,713	$39,713	$39,713
Clinical Fellow, Small Animal Rotating Intern	8	$31,776	$31,776	$32,776
Post Doctoral Research Associate	8	$48,432	$59,083	$64,812
Fiscal Coordinator 2	7	$59,472	$62,316	$79,344
Assistant Professor (Senior Research)	6	$57,000	$88,262	$119,004
Psychologist	6	$66,744	$69,492	$97,632
Associate Professor	6	$101,853	$112,363	$137,784
Assistant Professor (Teaching)	6	$68,004	$94,830	$112,500

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Corvallis, Oregon	758	$4,707	$68,142	$624,096
Newport, Oregon	20	$44,004	$57,090	$101,005
Portland, Oregon	13	$47,476	$59,592	$83,970
Adams, Oregon	7	$39,957	$75,000	$79,794
Hermiston, Oregon	7	$43,002	$48,432	$156,000
Bend, Oregon	6	$56,004	$72,498	$118,000
Ontario, Oregon	6	$56,100	$71,583	$85,680
Beaverton, Oregon	6	$59,985	$67,493	$82,788
Corvalis, Oregon	5	$46,620	$57,637	$79,320
Klamath Falls, Oregon	4	$57,000	$72,000	$77,004

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