Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

South Dakota State University pays a median H-1B salary of $72,691 for sponsored positions, with an average of $75,002. The average prevailing wage across South Dakota State University's filings is $56,614. 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 South Dakota State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

South Dakota State University's average offered wage is $75,002, compared to an average prevailing wage of $56,614 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 - Computer Science	9	$80,364	$91,000	$108,505
Assistant Professor - Information Systems	5	$85,000	$88,000	$90,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	5	$43,507	$53,000	$53,040
Research Associate	4	$53,172	$56,942	$61,796
Research Associate I	4	$40,155	$49,955	$62,394
Research Scientist Iii	3	$69,500	$75,000	$80,303
Research Associate Iii	3	$71,037	$71,851	$73,666
Visiting Assistant Professor - Computer Science	3	$78,000	$78,000	$78,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	3	$56,663	$58,000	$59,634
Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering	3	$90,000	$90,000	$90,212
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering	3	$85,379	$90,000	$90,000
Research Associate Ii	3	$56,700	$56,700	$61,953
Assistant Professor -Consumer Science	3	$65,297	$66,387	$66,387
Assistant Professor Of Architecture	3	$71,200	$71,200	$71,200
Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering	3	$77,000	$80,000	$89,883
Imaging Engineer	3	$55,000	$55,000	$55,000
Industrial Food Engineering Technologist	3	$47,500	$47,500	$47,500
Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)	3	$86,000	$95,867	$102,029
Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering	3	$94,000	$94,000	$94,000
Assistant Professor Of Chemical And Biological Engineering	2	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Brookings, South Dakota	153	$30,097	$71,037	$150,000
Rapid City, South Dakota	39	$58,000	$86,000	$103,847
Vermillion, South Dakota	17	$56,663	$78,000	$120,000
Madison, South Dakota	14	$58,515	$90,000	$102,000
Aberdeen, South Dakota	8	$60,000	$61,450	$76,474
Pierre, South Dakota	2	$80,655	$84,419	$88,183
Spearfish, South Dakota	2	$70,392	$72,696	$75,000
Sioux Falls, South Dakota	2	$84,087	$94,758	$105,428
Lewis Center, Ohio	1	$80,280	$80,280	$80,280
Upper Arlington, Ohio	1	$56,700	$56,700	$56,700

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