Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of Rochester pays a median H-1B salary of $80,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $108,356. The average prevailing wage across University of Rochester's filings is $68,832. 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 Rochester pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

University of Rochester's average offered wage is $108,356, compared to an average prevailing wage of $68,832 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	143	$49,140	$101,959	$400,000
Glide Team Registered Nurse 2 Inpatient	90	$80,475	$91,125	$104,686
Research Assistant Professor	69	$46,800	$60,000	$120,000
Staff Scientist	60	$43,000	$56,500	$220,000
Postdoctoral Associate	56	$42,000	$54,396	$66,227
Postdoctoral Research Associate	34	$47,476	$54,392	$62,300
Scientist	33	$53,560	$92,500	$116,980
Medical Technologist Ii	21	$45,698	$65,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Medicine	15	$64,000	$213,000	$425,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Dentistry	15	$71,200	$105,000	$120,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	14	$52,800	$55,320	$62,490
Assistant Professor Of Dentistry	13	$80,000	$105,000	$220,000
Research Associate	13	$47,819	$54,392	$85,500
Assistant Professor Of Clinical	11	$110,000	$350,000	$450,000
Nurse Practitioner	10	$85,000	$85,000	$90,467
Instructor	10	$60,000	$70,500	$135,000
Department Fellow	8	$47,476	$69,271	$77,557
Assistant Professor Of Medicine	8	$79,581	$258,000	$350,000
Professor	8	$103,000	$167,000	$192,474
Assistant Professor Of Surgery	8	$100,000	$384,500	$465,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Rochester, New York	893	$35,010	$77,834	$465,000
Hornell, New York	20	$108,617	$200,000	$440,000
West Henrietta, New York	16	$45,698	$68,000	$150,000
Dansville, New York	7	$64,000	$120,000	$550,000
Wellsville, New York	7	$85,000	$400,000	$425,000
Brockport, New York	6	$60,445	$185,000	$210,000
Canandaigua, New York	5	$60,445	$85,000	$450,000
Geneva, New York	5	$69,352	$185,000	$300,000
Cambridge, Massachusetts	2	$64,260	$64,260	$64,260
Rochesteer, New York	2	$53,706	$70,853	$88,000

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