Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

SAM Houston State University pays a median H-1B salary of $69,480 for sponsored positions, with an average of $78,735. The average prevailing wage across SAM Houston State University's filings is $53,026. 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 SAM Houston State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

SAM Houston State University's average offered wage is $78,735, compared to an average prevailing wage of $53,026 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	22	$56,502	$81,117	$135,000
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	9	$77,004	$84,011	$88,380
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	9	$65,016	$68,400	$123,966
Programmer Analyst Iii	5	$73,195	$76,055	$97,406
Assistant Professor Of History	4	$55,764	$56,889	$60,912
Assistant Professor Of Marketing	4	$102,762	$105,498	$105,498
Assistant Professor/Web Services Librarian	3	$50,016	$50,016	$50,016
Assistant Professor Of Finance	3	$107,010	$112,014	$123,444
Assistant Professor Of Economics	3	$81,216	$91,205	$95,292
Assistant Professor Of Statistics	3	$65,016	$70,002	$70,218
System Administrator Iv	2	$95,016	$95,016	$95,016
Asst. Prof. Of Eng. Technology (Electronics Technology)	2	$73,206	$75,798	$78,390
Assistant Professor (Engineering Technology)	2	$79,002	$79,002	$79,002
Specialist Iv - Biological Science Lab Manager	2	$37,992	$39,672	$41,352
Assistant Professor Of Philosophy	2	$53,505	$53,510	$53,514
Assistant Professor Of Communication Studies	2	$56,502	$58,320	$60,138
Assistant Professor Of Engineering Technology	2	$65,016	$65,016	$65,016
Associate Director Of Institutional Research	2	$62,000	$67,060	$72,120
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Anatomy	1	$105,000	$105,000	$105,000
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry	1	$66,006	$66,006	$66,006

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Huntsville, Texas	93	$32,016	$66,006	$165,000
Texas	21	$50,000	$70,218	$744,144
Not Applicable, Texas	13	$49,896	$84,624	$105,498
Hunstville, Texas	3	$64,620	$84,474	$85,005
The Woodlands, Texas	2	$37,536	$73,776	$110,016
Not Applicable, California	1	$123,966	$123,966	$123,966
Conroe, Texas	1	$105,000	$105,000	$105,000
Flushing, New York	1	$72,120	$72,120	$72,120

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