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Professor
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
75
Total Petitions
$228,165
Avg Salary
$173,395
Median Salary
$135,000 – $250,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$135,000
Median
$173,395
Average
$228,165
75th Percentile
$250,000
Based on 75 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
TX
Texas14 petitions · $222,050
CA
California8 petitions · $173,843
NY
New York7 petitions · $274,242
IL
Illinois5 petitions · $216,000
MD
Maryland4 petitions · $338,054
MI
Michigan3 petitions · $172,821
MA
Massachusetts3 petitions · $231,932
NC
North Carolina3 petitions · $131,497
FL
Florida3 petitions · $146,849
LA
Louisiana2 petitions · $153,500
Top Employers Hiring Professors
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Illinois | 3 | $193,333 | |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University | 3 | $282,405 | |
| 3 | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | 2 | $410,000 | |
| 4 | University Of California, Los Angeles | 2 | $192,500 | |
| 5 | University Of Wisconsin System | 2 | $214,601 | |
| 6 | Northwestern University | 2 | $250,000 | |
| 7 | University Of Kentucky | 2 | $237,500 | |
| 8 | Columbia University | 2 | $369,372 | |
| 9 | Texas A&M University | 2 | $186,697 | |
| 10 | State University Of New York At Binghamton | 2 | $147,175 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Professor
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 75 certified H1B petitions for Professor positions. The average H1B salary for Professor is $228,165, with a median of $173,395. The middle 50% of salaries range from $135,000 to $250,000. Texas is the most common work state, accounting for 14 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.