Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Institution OF Higher Education?

Accepted Answer

Institution OF Higher Education pays a median H-1B salary of $60,098 for sponsored positions, with an average of $91,188. The average prevailing wage across Institution OF Higher Education's filings is $55,419. 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 Institution OF Higher Education pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Institution OF Higher Education's average offered wage is $91,188, compared to an average prevailing wage of $55,419 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	21	$70,000	$220,000	$335,005
Resident	12	$50,176	$50,176	$50,176
Postdoctoral Fellow	7	$39,264	$47,484	$50,313
Research Associate	5	$35,500	$40,602	$47,452
Research Scientist I	5	$41,808	$47,940	$53,000
Correctional Dentist	4	$135,000	$135,000	$135,000
Research Scientist	4	$43,113	$48,682	$60,000
Biostatistician	4	$63,550	$65,924	$70,500
Sofware Sys Staff Specialist (Obiee Admin/Business Intellige	3	$109,273	$109,273	$109,273
Instructor	3	$47,516	$51,162	$62,100
Pgy-1	3	$52,021	$52,021	$52,021
Exercise Physiologist	3	$43,909	$50,153	$50,153
Software Systems Specialist Iii	3	$81,462	$85,731	$90,000
Genetics Counselor	2	$77,587	$77,587	$77,587
Postdoctoral Fellowship	1	$52,000	$52,000	$52,000
Postdoctroal Fellow	1	$50,544	$50,544	$50,544
Programmer Analyst	1	$62,000	$62,000	$62,000
Quality Reporting Manager	1	$74,000	$74,000	$74,000
Research Associate Ii	1	$41,200	$41,200	$41,200
Research Scientist Ii	1	$51,200	$51,200	$51,200

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Galveston, Texas	79	$35,500	$61,098	$335,005
Dickinson, Texas	4	$50,176	$50,176	$50,176
La Marque, Texas	2	$50,176	$50,176	$50,176
Texas City, Texas	2	$50,176	$50,176	$50,176
League City, Texas	2	$262,500	$262,500	$262,500
Livingston, Texas	1	$135,000	$135,000	$135,000
Pearland, Texas	1	$77,587	$77,587	$77,587
Tennessee Colony, Texas	1	$93,000	$93,000	$93,000
Webster, Texas	1	$112,750	$112,750	$112,750
Beaumont, Texas	1	$135,000	$135,000	$135,000

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