California State University, Bakersfield
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 14 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Bakersfield, CA
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Percentiles from California State University, Bakersfield's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where California State University, Bakersfield files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $87,996 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $76,501 |
| 25th | $81,324 |
| 50th (median) | $87,996 |
| 75th | $118,455 |
| 90th | $130,928 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,004 | $74,004 | $107,000 | 25 |
| FY2021 | $82,344 | $67,782 | $107,502 | 19 |
| FY2022 | $70,008 | $65,003 | $74,754 | 11 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at California State University, Bakersfield
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $87,996 | $81.3k–$118.5k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Bakersfield, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Business Professor, Philosophy and Religion Teacher and Mathematics Professor and the main metro areas are Bakersfield, CA.
Questions
Does California State University, Bakersfield sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. California State University, Bakersfield filed 14 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does California State University, Bakersfield pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on California State University, Bakersfield's H-1B filings is $87,996; half of filings fall between $81,324 and $118,455. Bonus and stock are not included.