Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of Massachusetts Lowell pays a median H-1B salary of $85,330 for sponsored positions, with an average of $85,556. The average prevailing wage across University of Massachusetts Lowell's filings is $60,364. 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 Massachusetts Lowell pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Massachusetts Lowell's average offered wage is $85,556, compared to an average prevailing wage of $60,364 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	68	$57,120	$97,460	$155,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	18	$51,000	$58,686	$65,000
Research Scientist	10	$49,000	$72,225	$93,600
Assistant Teaching Professor	9	$63,437	$81,000	$98,940
Visiting Lecturer	6	$55,500	$66,000	$85,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	5	$44,135	$50,000	$58,987
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	5	$44,000	$57,120	$60,000
Data Manager/Analyst	4	$64,000	$72,328	$86,497
Campus Planner	3	$75,000	$80,000	$90,908
Visiting Faculty Lecturer	3	$52,000	$52,000	$59,450
Professor	3	$158,518	$172,500	$183,076
Lecturer	3	$75,763	$76,300	$80,600
Clinical Associate Professor	2	$104,000	$104,000	$104,000
Associate Professor	2	$102,000	$104,500	$107,000
Research Engineer	2	$50,900	$52,950	$55,000
Research Assistant Professor	2	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Lecturer/Assistant Professor	2	$92,000	$96,580	$101,160
Global Entrepreneur In Residence - Biochemistry	2	$40,352	$42,016	$43,680
Facilities Information Systems Analyst	2	$85,000	$89,276	$93,552
Research Associate	2	$64,000	$66,112	$68,224

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Lowell, Massachusetts	152	$40,352	$85,000	$195,000
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts	16	$63,437	$100,000	$107,000
Lowelll, Massachusetts	4	$88,000	$89,000	$130,000
Dartmouth, Massachusetts	4	$65,822	$89,500	$158,518
New Bedford, Massachusetts	2	$64,000	$66,112	$68,224
Lowelll, Michigan	1	$155,000	$155,000	$155,000

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