Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Sanford?

Accepted Answer

Sanford pays a median H-1B salary of $60,195 for sponsored positions, with an average of $59,833. The average prevailing wage across Sanford's filings is $51,318. 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 Sanford pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Sanford's average offered wage is $59,833, compared to an average prevailing wage of $51,318 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
Medical Laboratory Scientist	57	$36,774	$62,608	$81,390
Registered Nurse	24	$43,430	$48,318	$71,115
Pathology Technician	10	$36,774	$43,191	$49,358
Rn Inpatient	6	$43,430	$47,039	$68,016
Histology Technologist	6	$39,582	$58,635	$67,600
Speech Therapist	3	$63,440	$64,584	$72,134
Research Specialist	2	$38,086	$38,803	$39,520
Senior Physicist	2	$101,837	$101,837	$101,837
Supervisor, Bench Laboratory	2	$71,656	$71,656	$71,656
Supervisor, Human Resources Technology	2	$88,046	$90,449	$92,851
Communications Specialist	2	$38,667	$40,030	$41,392
Registered Dietitian	1	$44,720	$44,720	$44,720
Salesforce Developer	1	$90,002	$90,002	$90,002
Senior Research Specialist	1	$56,056	$56,056	$56,056
Senior Software Engineer	1	$97,843	$97,843	$97,843
Strength And Conditioning Coach	1	$40,477	$40,477	$40,477
Applications Administrator	1	$79,248	$79,248	$79,248
Supervisor, Staff Scientist	1	$82,784	$82,784	$82,784
Athletic Trainer	1	$52,000	$52,000	$52,000
Clinical Laboratory Doctor	1	$62,920	$62,920	$62,920

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Fargo, North Dakota	44	$36,774	$46,800	$92,082
Sioux Falls, South Dakota	34	$38,086	$62,785	$154,066
Bismarck, North Dakota	21	$37,835	$63,440	$71,760
Thief River Falls, Minnesota	5	$39,104	$39,915	$66,539
Sheldon, Iowa	4	$44,720	$54,902	$73,632
Worthington, Minnesota	3	$63,814	$64,584	$72,134
Westbrook, Minnesota	3	$61,776	$61,776	$65,042
Jackson, Minnesota	2	$64,064	$67,392	$70,720
Wheaton, Minnesota	2	$59,987	$61,173	$62,358
Brandon, South Dakota	2	$65,666	$65,666	$65,666

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