Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University of Idaho?

Accepted Answer

University of Idaho pays a median H-1B salary of $70,506 for sponsored positions, with an average of $71,820. The average prevailing wage across University of Idaho's filings is $55,999. 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 University of Idaho pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Idaho's average offered wage is $71,820, compared to an average prevailing wage of $55,999 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	43	$64,584	$86,502	$148,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	13	$45,000	$54,267	$60,000
Assistant Professor, Computer Science	5	$93,840	$100,000	$105,253
Post Doctoral Fellow	5	$47,486	$47,507	$47,507
Assistant Professor Gis	4	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Principal Research Specialist	4	$63,000	$65,374	$71,282
Lecturer	4	$46,238	$61,776	$97,032
Assistant Professor, Architecture	4	$56,000	$57,252	$75,232
Assistant Professor Of Psychology	4	$72,544	$76,381	$79,488
Assistant Professor Of Educational Leadership	3	$60,013	$60,013	$60,013
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences	3	$76,970	$76,970	$101,130
Research Scientist	3	$51,708	$52,603	$78,000
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering	3	$90,000	$92,000	$94,000
Research Assistant Professor	3	$69,545	$71,000	$83,257
Mental Health Counselor - Case Manager	2	$62,000	$62,000	$62,000
Assistant Athletic Trainer	2	$47,424	$47,424	$47,424
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology	2	$87,000	$88,500	$90,000
Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering	2	$92,835	$93,918	$95,000
Assistant Professor Of Statistics	2	$85,000	$86,676	$88,352
Area Extension Educator	2	$72,000	$73,981	$75,962

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Moscow, Idaho	174	$31,658	$70,000	$148,000
Idaho Falls, Idaho	11	$58,656	$100,000	$115,088
Aberdeen, Idaho	5	$41,309	$47,507	$77,105
Parma, Idaho	5	$47,507	$95,014	$101,130
Twin Falls, Idaho	4	$45,011	$72,329	$96,346
Kimberly, Idaho	3	$83,013	$92,435	$94,536
Hagerman, Idaho	3	$55,000	$57,002	$62,815
Caldwell, Idaho	2	$72,000	$73,981	$75,962
Gaithersburg, Maryland	1	$96,179	$96,179	$96,179
Coeur D'alene, Idaho	1	$87,999	$87,999	$87,999

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