Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER pays a median H-1B salary of $40,810 for sponsored positions, with an average of $50,385. The average prevailing wage across THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER's filings is $41,172. 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 TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER's average offered wage is $50,385, compared to an average prevailing wage of $41,172 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	67	$35,297	$39,998	$153,900
Clinical Fellow	23	$58,104	$59,400	$75,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	13	$40,810	$47,476	$48,500
Instructor	8	$39,998	$39,998	$54,529
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	7	$40,810	$47,000	$47,476
Research Associate	7	$41,200	$47,476	$55,000
Senior Research Assistant	7	$31,824	$36,254	$41,434
Postdoctoral Fellow	5	$47,476	$47,476	$49,000
Medical Resident	3	$49,200	$53,004	$53,004
Visiting Professor	3	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Postdoctoral Research Trainee	2	$37,440	$41,081	$44,722
Research Assistant	2	$31,283	$31,554	$31,824
Technical Manager	1	$61,919	$61,919	$61,919
Research Coordinator	1	$36,245	$36,245	$36,245
Biomedical Informaticist	1	$82,600	$82,600	$82,600
Senior Research Specialist	1	$51,000	$51,000	$51,000
Sr. Research Assistant	1	$38,064	$38,064	$38,064
Clinical Research Coordinator	1	$58,320	$58,320	$58,320
Bioinformatics Programmer	1	$78,000	$78,000	$78,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Memphis, Tennessee	153	$31,283	$40,810	$153,900
Knoxville, Tennessee	1	$44,835	$44,835	$44,835

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER — H-1B Sponsored Salaries

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER H1B Salaries

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