Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of Rhode Island pays a median H-1B salary of $78,869 for sponsored positions, with an average of $76,879. The average prevailing wage across University of Rhode Island's filings is $74,748. 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 Rhode Island pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Rhode Island's average offered wage is $76,879, compared to an average prevailing wage of $74,748 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 Of Statistics (Tenure Track)	7	$90,000	$90,000	$100,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	5	$52,736	$66,950	$69,805
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	5	$47,700	$51,500	$59,343
Assistant Professor Of Oceanography (Tenure Track)	5	$82,000	$85,000	$89,303
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Neuroscience)	5	$48,432	$55,000	$67,915
Assistant Professor Of Public Relations (Tenure Track)	4	$67,000	$76,110	$84,336
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)	3	$95,000	$100,000	$100,000
Asst Prof In Biological & Pharmaceutical Sci (Tenure Track)	3	$94,000	$94,760	$97,128
Associate Teaching Professor	3	$78,869	$78,869	$78,869
Postdoctoral Scholar (Inst For Immunology & Informatics)	3	$55,000	$55,293	$59,440
Lecturer (Chinese)	3	$47,000	$47,000	$48,175
Assistant Professor Of Nursing (Tenure Track)	3	$86,000	$91,680	$98,325
Director, Nanotechnology Laboratory	3	$80,000	$80,000	$86,151
Assistant Professor In Physical Therapy (Tenure Track)	2	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000
Assistant Teaching Professor In Chemical Engineering	2	$74,000	$83,190	$92,379
Assistant Teaching Professor	2	$89,255	$89,373	$89,491
Associate Athletic Therapist	2	$50,593	$51,342	$52,090
Assistant Professor (Mathematics) Tenure Track	2	$76,000	$76,500	$77,000
Assistant Professor Of Ocean Engineering (Tenure Track)	2	$95,000	$98,383	$101,766
Assistant Professor Of Japanese (Tenure Track)	2	$66,000	$68,886	$71,772

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Kingston, Rhode Island	192	$20,113	$78,869	$140,000
Providence, Rhode Island	4	$50,904	$79,213	$82,148
Narragansett, Rhode Island	3	$59,343	$101,766	$101,766
Leander, Texas	2	$95,000	$96,425	$97,850
Duluth, Minnesota	1	$70,752	$70,752	$70,752
Narrangansett, Rhode Island	1	$78,797	$78,797	$78,797
Monmouth, Oregon	1	$56,880	$56,880	$56,880

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