Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at THE University OF Texas RIO Grande Valley?

Accepted Answer

THE University OF Texas RIO Grande Valley pays a median H-1B salary of $70,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $90,049. The average prevailing wage across THE University OF Texas RIO Grande Valley's filings is $54,954. 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 Texas RIO Grande Valley pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

THE University OF Texas RIO Grande Valley's average offered wage is $90,049, compared to an average prevailing wage of $54,954 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	178	$53,490	$87,482	$256,896
Lecturer	23	$42,000	$50,000	$65,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	18	$45,000	$53,500	$60,000
Lecturer I	16	$43,000	$51,069	$65,000
Hr Training Coordinator	15	$60,000	$61,400	$61,400
Assitant Professor	12	$62,000	$96,679	$266,097
Lecturer Ii	9	$49,714	$54,915	$70,000
Assistant Research Scientist	7	$47,563	$52,000	$60,000
Assistant Director Of Technology Commercialization	6	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Associate Professor	5	$100,000	$125,739	$162,546
Assistant Professor Of Research	5	$55,000	$66,000	$92,820
Clinical Assistant Professor	5	$80,000	$85,000	$100,000
Assistant Professor In Practice	3	$65,730	$67,000	$78,000
Lecturer Iii	3	$49,088	$57,673	$65,730
Technology Licensing Associate	3	$66,269	$66,893	$66,893
Business Analyst Iv	3	$70,248	$70,248	$73,086
Business Analyst Ii	3	$60,674	$62,272	$64,284
Associate Research Scientist	3	$61,044	$61,044	$63,000
Special Assistant To The Coach	3	$50,000	$54,662	$55,000
Associate Professor/Clinical	2	$150,760	$150,760	$150,760

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Edinburg, Texas	244	$36,048	$69,439	$260,924
Brownsville, Texas	34	$43,000	$62,500	$118,778
Mcallen, Texas	31	$45,000	$55,224	$225,500
Weslaco, Texas	22	$200,000	$202,200	$266,097
Harlingen, Texas	21	$55,182	$110,000	$225,500
Mercedes, Texas	3	$237,000	$248,000	$248,000
South Padre Island, Texas	2	$50,000	$50,833	$51,665
Laredo, Texas	2	$71,828	$71,828	$71,828
San Antonio, Texas	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000

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