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U.S Wage Estimates by Occupations

In September 2014, average hourly earning of all U.S. employees on private nonfarm payrolls was $24.53, which was 47 cents higher than one year ago. But how about the salary levels of those professional occupations qualified for H1B visa? 

Based on a national survey of employers of every size, in every state and every industry sector, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics created the 2013 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. Following table is a summary of H1B related occupations. 
















































Occupation GroupNumber of JobsAverage Salary
Management6,542,950$110,550
Business and financial operations6,658,090$71,020
Computer and mathematical3,696,180$82,010
Architecture and engineering2,380,840$82,100
Life, physical, and social science1,135,030$69,400
Education, training, and library8,400,640$51,500
Healthcare practitioner and technical 7,755,810$74,740
click here to view hourly and yearly wages of all occupation groups



If you want to know more about your potential income level in United States, please try these links:

  1. 2014 H1B Visa Report by Occupation

  2. 2014 Green Card Report by Occupation

  3. Prevailing Wage Determination Database for Foreign Workers

  4. 2013 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates by Occupation Group

  5. 2013 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates by Sub-Occupation(Detailed)

U.S. economy has finally recovered. The employers are desperately looking for skilled foreign workers. It is time for you to update your career profile and pitch potential employers now!


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Wage Estimate, Occupation