OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Professor
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsProfessor insights
Total filings110,213All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$93,60084,370 eligible salary records
Employer names3,607Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$73,000–$130,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*9,932 filings$106,000 median · n=7,540
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 84,370 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Assistant Professor54,670
$97,580 median · n=41,215 eligible
Research Assistant Professor3,403
$75,000 median · n=2,469 eligible
Clinical Assistant Professor3,276
$170,000 median · n=2,496 eligible
Associate Professor3,137
$113,319 median · n=2,296 eligible
Visiting Assistant Professor1,618
$66,000 median · n=1,199 eligible
Assistant Research Professor1,498
$75,000 median · n=1,076 eligible
Professor1,173
$180,000 median · n=805 eligible
Assistant Teaching Professor919
$75,000 median · n=767 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
New York, NY2,549
$120,000 median · n=2,103 eligible
Chicago, IL1,735
$92,000 median · n=1,432 eligible
Houston, TX1,595
$110,210 median · n=1,029 eligible
Pittsburgh, PA1,473
$109,315 median · n=1,097 eligible
Boston, MA1,402
$119,367 median · n=1,033 eligible
Atlanta, GA1,281
$121,000 median · n=810 eligible
Philadelphia, PA1,263
$125,000 median · n=881 eligible
Birmingham, AL1,178
$154,718 median · n=474 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
80.8%Certified LCAs
Certified89,012 80.8%
Certified - Withdrawn17,060 15.5%
Withdrawn3,500 3.2%
Denied641 0.6%
Denominator: all 110,213 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
University Of Florida1,428
$144,742 median · n=1,226 eligible
The Pennsylvania State University1,357
$88,902 median · n=1,030 eligible
Purdue University1,096
$98,000 median · n=780 eligible
University Of Pittsburgh941
$92,000 median · n=603 eligible
Texas A&M University938
$95,400 median · n=641 eligible
University Of Michigan925
$112,500 median · n=537 eligible
The University Of Iowa919
$170,000 median · n=661 eligible
West Virginia University897
$207,683 median · n=432 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$93,600Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$60,000
25th percentile$73,000
Median (50th)$93,600
75th percentile$130,000
90th percentile$211,000
n=84,370 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
110,213 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury University | Assistant Professor | $110,716I-200-23310-480717 Reported wage: $110,716 / year Annualized: $110,716 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2027-04-25 Worker positions: 1 | Salisbury, MD | 11/06/2023 | 04/26/2024 |
| Yale University | Assistant Professor | $115,000I-200-25122-930582 Reported wage: $115,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2028-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | New Haven, CT | 05/02/2025 | 08/01/2025 |
| Yale University | Associate Professor | $222,000I-200-26117-838064 Reported wage: $222,000 / year Annualized: $222,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | New Haven, CT | 04/27/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Assistant Professor | $142,020I-200-26173-038487 Reported wage: $142,020 / year Annualized: $142,020 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | University Park, PA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| University Of Central Oklahoma | Assistant Professor | $61,150I-200-26174-041352 Reported wage: $61,150–$70,000 / year Annualized: $61,150 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-02 Worker positions: 1 | Edmond, OK | 06/23/2026 | 08/03/2026 |
| Western Michigan University | Assistant Professor | $74,629I-200-26174-041455 Reported wage: $74,629 / year Annualized: $74,629 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-13 Worker positions: 1 | Kalamazoo, MI | 06/23/2026 | 08/14/2026 |
| Iowa State University Of Science And Technology | Assistant Professor | $117,000I-200-26174-041754 Reported wage: $117,000 / year Annualized: $117,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | Ames, IA | 06/23/2026 | 08/16/2026 |
| The Ohio State University | Assistant Professor | $102,800I-200-26174-041790 Reported wage: $102,800 / year Annualized: $102,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, OH | 06/23/2026 | 07/14/2026 |
| The University Of Texas At Dallas | Assistant Professor | $206,532I-200-26174-041823 Reported wage: $206,532 / year Annualized: $206,532 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 06/23/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Assistant Professor | $65,000I-200-26174-041908 Reported wage: $65,000 / year Annualized: $65,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Corpus Christi, TX | 06/23/2026 | 08/17/2026 |
| University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio | Assistant Professor/Clinical | $375,000I-200-26174-041913 Reported wage: $375,000 / year Annualized: $375,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | San Antonio, TX | 06/23/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Assistant Teaching Professor | $77,124I-200-26174-041926 Reported wage: $77,124 / year Annualized: $77,124 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | University Park, PA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Purdue University | Assistant Professor | $102,540I-200-26174-042064 Reported wage: $102,540 / year Annualized: $102,540 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 06/23/2026 | 08/17/2026 |
| College Of Charleston | Visiting Assistant Professor Of German | $65,000I-200-26174-042114 Reported wage: $65,000 / year Annualized: $65,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | Charleston, SC | 06/23/2026 | 08/16/2026 |
| University Of California, Los Angeles | Adjunct Assistant Professor | $135,000I-200-26174-042138 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-02 Worker positions: 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 06/23/2026 | 08/03/2026 |
| Towson University | Assistant Professor, Marketing | $137,944I-200-26174-042156 Reported wage: $137,944 / year Annualized: $137,944 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-03 Worker positions: 1 | Towson, MD | 06/23/2026 | 12/04/2026 |
| Park University | Assistant Professor Of Chemistry | $60,000I-200-26174-042220 Reported wage: $60,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Parkville, MO | 06/23/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| University Of California, Riverside | Assistant Professor | $119,700I-200-26174-042280 Reported wage: $119,700 / year Annualized: $119,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Riverside, CA | 06/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Louisiana State University And A&M College | Assistant Professor | $73,000I-200-26174-042351 Reported wage: $73,000 / year Annualized: $73,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Baton Rouge, LA | 06/23/2026 | 08/17/2026 |
| Louisiana State University And A&M College | Assistant Professor | $72,000I-200-26174-042425 Reported wage: $72,000 / year Annualized: $72,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Baton Rouge, LA | 06/23/2026 | 08/17/2026 |
| Louisiana State University And A&M College | Assistant Professor | $90,000I-200-26174-042474 Reported wage: $90,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Baton Rouge, LA | 06/23/2026 | 08/15/2026 |
| California Institute Of Technology | Assistant Professor Of Economics | $191,500I-200-26174-042557 Reported wage: $191,500 / year Annualized: $191,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Pasadena, CA | 06/23/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| North Carolina State University | Assistant Professor | $130,000I-200-26174-042637 Reported wage: $130,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | Raleigh, NC | 06/23/2026 | 08/16/2026 |
| North Carolina State University | Assistant Professor | $144,130I-200-26174-042638 Reported wage: $144,130 / year Annualized: $144,130 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2027-09-25 Worker positions: 1 | Raleigh, NC | 06/23/2026 | 09/26/2026 |
| North Carolina State University | Assistant Professor | $84,000I-200-26174-042640 Reported wage: $84,000 / year Annualized: $84,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | Raleigh, NC | 06/23/2026 | 08/16/2026 |
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