Surgeons, All Other
SOC Code: 29-1249
All surgeons not listed separately.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Surgeons, All Other. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | $165,838 | $399,714 | $633,610 | $867,485 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $183,456 | $357,947 | $532,459 | $706,950 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $99,715 | $300,269 | $500,843 | $701,397 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $193,024 | $354,536 | $516,069 | $677,581 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $172,806 | $340,330 | $507,853 | $675,376 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $193,398 | $353,038 | $512,699 | $672,339 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $136,074 | $304,491 | $472,930 | $641,347 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $152,069 | $309,962 | $467,854 | $625,747 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $153,130 | $310,066 | $466,981 | $623,917 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $191,859 | $333,278 | $474,677 | $616,096 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | 34 | $267,427 |
| Emory University | 26 | $139,938 |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 21 | $171,943 |
| Duke University Health System | 19 | $72,556 |
| Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates | 18 | $464,619 |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 18 | $92,973 |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC | 16 | $488,641 |
| Columbia University | 15 | $326,146 |
| MAYO CLINIC | 14 | $470,052 |
| UPMC Medical Education | 14 | $69,793 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 75 | $373,966 |
| 2023 | 217 | $338,932 |
| 2024 | 364 | $340,572 |
| 2025 | 471 | $333,546 |
| 2026 | 50 | $399,108 |
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