Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at University of Maryland College Park?

Accepted Answer

University of Maryland College Park pays a median H-1B salary of $82,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $94,882. The average prevailing wage across University of Maryland College Park's filings is $64,785. 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 Maryland College Park pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Maryland College Park's average offered wage is $94,882, compared to an average prevailing wage of $64,785 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
Post-Doctoral Associate	289	$36,279	$62,118	$110,000
Assistant Professor	286	$49,010	$115,650	$385,000
Assistant Research Scientist	165	$51,737	$85,000	$124,157
Postdoctoral Fellow	90	$53,760	$62,576	$99,000
Assistant Research Professor	67	$50,387	$90,000	$143,688
Faculty Specialist	65	$45,000	$72,000	$200,000
Postdoctoral Associate	55	$45,000	$74,151	$86,417
Visiting Assistant Research Scientist	53	$67,200	$90,013	$121,819
Research Associate	53	$45,000	$77,229	$960,000
Lecturer	44	$40,000	$89,500	$170,000
Faculty Assistant	37	$41,500	$65,000	$120,000
Assistant Clinical Professor	19	$57,002	$75,000	$136,490
Associate Research Scientist	17	$78,877	$110,942	$136,369
Clinical Assistant Professor	15	$97,000	$140,000	$194,046
Post Doctoral Associate	15	$50,000	$63,000	$84,947
Associate Professor	13	$85,415	$129,087	$334,815
Professor	11	$163,969	$230,000	$505,000
Associate Research Professor	11	$85,585	$136,126	$162,728
Instructor	8	$107,274	$229,000	$250,290
Laboratory Research Specialist	8	$55,000	$68,000	$86,259

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
College Park, Maryland	859	$36,279	$80,000	$291,472
Baltimore, Maryland	413	$42,000	$83,920	$960,000
Greenbelt, Maryland	68	$58,490	$86,909	$133,050
Gaithersburg, Maryland	53	$53,330	$77,369	$107,337
Towson, Maryland	53	$56,000	$85,000	$151,449
Riverdale, Maryland	38	$59,826	$86,000	$145,000
Rockville, Maryland	30	$47,528	$64,235	$200,000
Salisbury, Maryland	21	$55,288	$78,000	$168,924
Bowie, Maryland	13	$52,561	$88,000	$1,168,872
Adelphi, Maryland	13	$112,900	$172,400	$180,100

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