Prevailing Wage in Oregon
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 4,639 certified filings in Oregon
$92,089Median Prevailing Wage
$128,764Avg. Actual Salary
+13%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
4,639Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Oregon is $92,089 across 4,639 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 13% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Oregon
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 486 | $74,838 |
| Level II | 1,336 | $100,048 |
| Level III | 1,346 | $130,291 |
| Level IV | 732 | $147,826 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Oregon: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | 683 | $116,770 | $117,437 |
| Software Engineer | 393 | $128,934 | $139,133 |
| Component Design Engineer | 145 | $114,776 | $119,403 |
| Software Developer | 67 | $109,235 | $111,623 |
| Assistant Professor | 62 | $78,532 | $163,602 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 59 | $66,217 | $67,800 |
| Research Associate | 39 | $47,830 | $65,891 |
| Data Scientist | 38 | $92,422 | $118,518 |
| Data Engineer | 38 | $110,680 | $114,072 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 36 | $157,782 | $190,404 |
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