Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at UNM Hospital?

Accepted Answer

UNM Hospital pays a median H-1B salary of $75,670 for sponsored positions, with an average of $81,289. The average prevailing wage across UNM Hospital's filings is $69,741. 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 UNM Hospital pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

UNM Hospital's average offered wage is $81,289, compared to an average prevailing wage of $69,741 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
Rn Inpatient Iii	15	$67,018	$67,018	$67,280
Audiologist	3	$83,200	$83,200	$91,624
Optometrist	3	$117,291	$117,291	$122,013
Manager Web Development	3	$91,395	$118,914	$118,914
Aprn Inpatient	3	$106,517	$110,843	$110,843
Analyst Systems Ii	2	$75,670	$77,958	$80,246
Analyst Web Ii	2	$66,768	$66,768	$66,768
Case Manager Social Work I	2	$56,618	$57,699	$58,781
Clinical Dietitian Specialist	2	$58,906	$58,906	$58,906
Database Administrator Ii	2	$80,018	$80,018	$80,018
Physical Therapist	2	$80,850	$80,850	$80,850
Data Engineer I	1	$75,670	$75,670	$75,670
Consultant Process Improvement	1	$66,768	$66,768	$66,768
Sr. Occupational Therapist	1	$80,850	$80,850	$80,850
Psychologist	1	$100,734	$100,734	$100,734
Clinical Dietician Specialist	1	$58,906	$58,906	$58,906
Rn Outpatient Iii	1	$67,018	$67,018	$67,018
Manager Data Warehouse Systems	1	$110,282	$110,282	$110,282

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Albuquerque, New Mexico	41	$56,618	$75,670	$122,013
Rio Rancho, New Mexico	5	$67,018	$80,850	$80,850

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