Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital pays a median H-1B salary of $120,640 for sponsored positions, with an average of $123,489. The average prevailing wage across Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's filings is $80,819. 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 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's average offered wage is $123,489, compared to an average prevailing wage of $80,819 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
Clinical Lab Scientist	8	$104,000	$116,480	$123,656
Clinical Lab Specialist Ii	5	$39,998	$122,304	$144,955
It Business Analyst	3	$140,005	$140,005	$140,005
Clinical Lab Scientist Ii	3	$99,632	$105,560	$118,040
It Oracle Cloud Business Analyst Sr. Erp	2	$147,805	$156,437	$165,069
Identity & Access Management Analyst, Senior	2	$136,240	$155,480	$174,720
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Ii	2	$108,160	$123,854	$139,547
It Oracle Cloud Application Lead	2	$165,339	$165,651	$165,963
Surgical Medical Resident	1	$75,000	$75,000	$75,000
It Technical Developer	1	$115,003	$115,003	$115,003
Research Statistician	1	$85,342	$85,342	$85,342
Clinical Scientist Ii	1	$118,040	$118,040	$118,040

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Santa Barbara, California	27	$39,998	$118,560	$174,720
Goleta, California	1	$147,805	$147,805	$147,805
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	1	$136,240	$136,240	$136,240
Las Vegas, Nevada	1	$165,069	$165,069	$165,069
Santa Clara, California	1	$165,339	$165,339	$165,339

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