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 $75,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $76,938. The average prevailing wage across South Dakota State University's filings is $57,988. 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 $76,938, compared to an average prevailing wage of $57,988 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	15	$80,364	$92,000	$108,505
Postdoctoral Research Associate	5	$43,507	$53,000	$53,040
Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering	5	$90,000	$90,212	$95,000
Research Scientist Iii	5	$69,500	$72,000	$80,303
Assistant Professor - Information Systems	5	$85,000	$88,000	$90,000
Assistant Professor - Physics	4	$78,000	$84,642	$88,000
Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering	4	$85,379	$90,000	$91,500
Research Associate	4	$53,172	$56,942	$61,796
Research Associate I	4	$40,155	$49,955	$62,394
Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering	4	$77,000	$84,557	$89,883
Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)	4	$86,000	$98,948	$102,029
Research Scientist Ii	4	$61,000	$69,100	$75,000
Assistant Professor - Psychology	3	$61,000	$70,000	$70,000
Industrial Food Engineering Technologist	3	$47,500	$47,500	$47,500
Imaging Engineer	3	$55,000	$55,000	$55,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	3	$56,663	$58,000	$59,634
Assistant Professor - Chemistry	3	$70,000	$70,000	$75,004
Assistant Professor - Geography	3	$65,000	$73,736	$81,687
Assistant Professor -Consumer Science	3	$65,297	$66,387	$66,387
Assistant Professor - Chemical And Biological Engineering	3	$90,000	$90,000	$93,840

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Brookings, South Dakota	170	$30,097	$72,197	$150,000
Rapid City, South Dakota	51	$58,000	$86,000	$103,847
Vermillion, South Dakota	23	$56,663	$78,000	$120,000
Madison, South Dakota	17	$58,515	$90,000	$102,000
Aberdeen, South Dakota	9	$60,000	$61,000	$76,474
Pierre, South Dakota	2	$80,655	$84,419	$88,183
Sioux Falls, South Dakota	2	$84,087	$94,758	$105,428
Spearfish, South Dakota	2	$70,392	$72,696	$75,000
Upper Arlington, Ohio	1	$56,700	$56,700	$56,700
Lewis Center, Ohio	1	$80,280	$80,280	$80,280

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