Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center pays a median H-1B salary of $72,583 for sponsored positions, with an average of $96,022. The average prevailing wage across Vanderbilt University Medical Center's filings is $62,083. 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's average offered wage is $96,022, compared to an average prevailing wage of $62,083 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
Application Developer	38	$61,000	$85,156	$104,996
Staff Scientist	38	$48,000	$69,500	$94,342
Assistant Professor	37	$64,505	$233,000	$475,000
Research Fellow	36	$44,566	$50,538	$61,800
Clinical Fellow	36	$53,213	$66,700	$86,048
Resident Physician	34	$54,809	$59,613	$80,326
Research Instructor	29	$48,000	$65,000	$110,000
Research Assistant Professor	27	$62,726	$91,500	$123,000
Basic Scientist Assistant I	12	$53,040	$72,583	$82,000
Assistant Professor Of Medicine	10	$54,787	$199,378	$400,000
Senior Biostatistician	8	$72,583	$86,058	$96,255
Program Manager	7	$52,000	$58,000	$68,979
Senior Application Developer	7	$79,528	$101,442	$112,778
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	7	$47,484	$51,354	$60,900
Senior Financial Analyst	6	$65,250	$69,689	$72,841
Associate Professor	6	$246,000	$310,625	$462,000
Associate Application Developer	6	$49,939	$58,262	$60,351
Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator Iii	6	$51,168	$61,500	$69,888
Postdoctoral Fellow	6	$45,444	$50,004	$56,971
Health Services Research Analyst	5	$53,000	$54,173	$56,597

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Nashville, Tennessee	593	$29,224	$72,583	$784,216
Mount Juliet, Tennessee	6	$63,190	$88,686	$129,248
Nasvhille, Tennessee	5	$44,491	$62,178	$92,589
Franklin, Tennessee	3	$106,558	$106,683	$112,778
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	2	$53,213	$74,942	$96,671
Mason, Ohio	2	$101,442	$101,442	$101,442
Seattle, Washington	2	$73,507	$84,754	$96,000
Hallandale Beach, Florida	2	$71,099	$71,099	$71,099
Wesley Chapel, Florida	2	$65,827	$70,112	$74,398
Lebanon, Tennessee	2	$235,231	$270,819	$306,407

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