Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of North Dakota pays a median H-1B salary of $70,787 for sponsored positions, with an average of $77,209. The average prevailing wage across University of North Dakota's filings is $61,976. 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 North Dakota pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of North Dakota's average offered wage is $77,209, compared to an average prevailing wage of $61,976 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	61	$56,500	$74,000	$150,000
Research Engineer	13	$62,500	$73,930	$95,000
Flight Instructor	11	$39,520	$52,200	$76,960
Resident Physician	11	$63,309	$69,755	$72,120
Research Assistant Professor	11	$50,000	$75,346	$103,305
Reservoir Engineer	6	$62,000	$83,507	$104,000
Instructor	6	$45,000	$75,000	$100,409
Associate Professor	6	$95,000	$105,890	$144,931
Software Developer	5	$57,500	$67,974	$85,358
Oilfield Operations Specialist	4	$66,498	$71,385	$78,957
Financial Analyst	4	$75,000	$75,000	$82,330
Family Medicine Resident Physician	4	$61,678	$62,392	$72,120
Certified Flight Instructor	4	$51,730	$56,160	$66,560
Aviation Instructor	4	$60,000	$63,300	$65,832
Post-Doctoral Fellow	4	$44,290	$45,000	$50,000
Materials Characterization Specialist	3	$52,000	$52,000	$59,337
Lecturer	3	$68,150	$72,500	$72,500
Materials Research Engineer	3	$60,320	$69,992	$69,992
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow	3	$47,484	$52,914	$60,000
Assistant Research Professor	3	$110,000	$110,000	$127,304

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Grand Forks, North Dakota	249	$39,520	$71,000	$166,234
Fargo, North Dakota	13	$61,678	$67,393	$72,120
Bismarck, North Dakota	3	$63,106	$70,000	$72,120
Katy, Texas	2	$135,200	$135,200	$135,200
Gand Forks, North Dakota	2	$52,200	$52,200	$52,200
Bear, Delaware	1	$54,100	$54,100	$54,100
College Station, Texas	1	$82,014	$82,014	$82,014
Magnolia, Texas	1	$86,133	$86,133	$86,133
Aubrey, Texas	1	$91,928	$91,928	$91,928

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