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Surgeons: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1067. 25 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $285,427, middle half $177,852–$395,000.
Applications (LCAs)25
Median offered salary$285,427
Middle half of salaries$177,852–$395,000
10th–90th percentile$81,033–$525,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 2 | $68,456 |
| Level II (qualified) | 4 | $201,632 |
| Level III (experienced) | 3 | $200,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 4 | $362,334 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- General Surgeon4
- Orthopedic Surgeon3
- Assistant Professor2
- Surgeon2
- Cardiovascular Surgeon1
- Clinical Instructor1
- Clinical Associate, Cardiac Surgery1
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon1
- Physician/Associate Professor1
- Instructor1
- Neurosurgeon1
- Surgery Resident1
- Physician - Cardiovascular Surgeon1
- House Officer V1
- Vascular Surgeon1
- Attending Physician - Neurosurgery1
- Clinical Assistant Professor1
- Assistant Professor / Vascular Surgeon1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 16 | $238,132 |
| FY2024 | 9 | $300,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).