Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Washington State University?

Accepted Answer

Washington State University pays a median H-1B salary of $75,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $81,781. The average prevailing wage across Washington State University's filings is $57,531. 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 Washington State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Washington State University's average offered wage is $81,781, compared to an average prevailing wage of $57,531 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	173	$42,180	$92,264	$222,805
Postdoctoral Research Associate	79	$40,000	$55,000	$82,830
Research Associate	46	$39,953	$50,303	$70,670
Research Assistant Professor	28	$55,414	$85,000	$135,000
Clinical Assistant Professor	23	$43,000	$80,447	$156,825
Assistant Research Professor	21	$48,000	$66,456	$96,407
Scholarly Assistant Professor	12	$62,610	$86,000	$136,581
Associate In Research	12	$50,000	$57,600	$78,187
Veterinary Intern	12	$31,134	$31,134	$31,134
Teaching Assistant Professor	11	$55,940	$76,000	$110,000
Associate Professor	9	$106,628	$146,500	$205,000
Instructor	8	$38,390	$45,253	$86,500
Scientific Assistant	8	$45,000	$49,190	$55,245
Scholarly Associate Professor	8	$105,000	$125,119	$140,070
Staff Scientist	6	$52,500	$64,730	$71,400
Lecturer	6	$63,320	$157,500	$170,000
Data And Strategy Associate	5	$89,000	$92,050	$98,738
Postdoc Research Associate	5	$39,520	$44,079	$49,504
Business Data Analyst	5	$72,775	$81,795	$91,017
Veterinary Resident	4	$35,734	$35,734	$35,734

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Pullman, Washington	382	$31,134	$75,225	$222,805
Spokane, Washington	33	$45,000	$61,428	$115,000
Prosser, Washington	27	$43,000	$55,414	$94,095
Richland, Washington	27	$53,810	$72,000	$115,000
Everett, Washington	15	$72,021	$106,129	$140,070
Wenatchee, Washington	15	$39,960	$57,600	$150,347
Vancouver, Washington	13	$80,000	$90,000	$136,581
Lind, Washington	6	$64,000	$84,827	$91,865
Pulllman, Washington	5	$48,000	$72,259	$72,259
Seattle, Washington	4	$80,345	$83,029	$100,000

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