Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at The University of Southern Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

The University of Southern Mississippi pays a median H-1B salary of $66,350 for sponsored positions, with an average of $72,094. The average prevailing wage across The University of Southern Mississippi's filings is $52,213. 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 The University of Southern Mississippi pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

The University of Southern Mississippi's average offered wage is $72,094, compared to an average prevailing wage of $52,213 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	10	$61,200	$77,500	$95,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	2	$55,000	$55,000	$55,000
Associate Professor Of Finance	2	$134,930	$134,930	$134,930
Assistant Professor Of Industrial Engineering Tech	2	$96,133	$96,616	$97,099
Assistant Professor Of History	1	$59,000	$59,000	$59,000
Assistant Professor Of Human Capital Development	1	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000
Assistant Men's/Women's Tennis Coach/Instructor	1	$49,400	$49,400	$49,400
Assistant Professor Of Management	1	$118,450	$118,450	$118,450
Assistant Professor Of Communication	1	$66,500	$66,500	$66,500
Assistant Professor Of Marine Science	1	$77,250	$77,250	$77,250
Assistant Professor Of Mass Communication	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Assistant Professor Of Music (Oboe)	1	$55,600	$55,600	$55,600
Assistant Professor Of Polymer Science And Enginee	1	$97,173	$97,173	$97,173
Assistant Professor Of Psychology	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Assistant Research Professor	1	$49,945	$49,945	$49,945
Assistant Professor Of Recreational Therapy	1	$62,830	$62,830	$62,830
Assistant Teaching Professor Of Computing Sciences	1	$61,800	$61,800	$61,800
Assistant Teaching Professor Of Spanish	1	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Assistant Professor Of Hydrographic Science	1	$77,250	$77,250	$77,250

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Hattiesburg, Mississippi	41	$40,000	$64,000	$134,930
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi	4	$54,000	$76,471	$90,000
Long Beach, Mississippi	3	$90,000	$96,133	$97,099
Kiln, Mississippi	2	$77,250	$91,770	$106,289
Ocean Springs, Mississippi	2	$52,104	$66,909	$81,713
Gulfport, Mississippi	1	$82,000	$82,000	$82,000

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