Colorado State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 127 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Fort Collins, CO
At a glance
- Colorado State University hires entry-level. 61% of its filings are Level I, 3.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 89% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $82,000, median prevailing wage $62,837.
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Percentiles from Colorado State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Colorado State University hires for
Bar: share of Colorado State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 48% of filings (50 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $85,845 | 10 |
| Business Professor | $166,773 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Colorado State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 61% of filings
Mid-level · 15% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 6% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $81,810 | 77 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $76,500 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | $86,571 | 24 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Colorado State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | $82,179 | 119 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $65,908 |
| 50th (median) | $82,000 |
| 75th | $96,700 |
| 90th | $129,361 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $63,834 | $55,000 | $81,455 | 55 |
| FY2021 | $61,425 | $50,375 | $85,625 | 48 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $60,000 | $95,000 | 57 |
| FY2023 | $74,381 | $61,000 | $88,768 | 73 |
| FY2024 | $76,000 | $63,852 | $93,300 | 65 |
| FY2025 | $80,000 | $64,678 | $100,517 | 63 |
| FY2026 | $85,963 | $71,119 | $96,550 | 64 |
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 Colorado State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $102,874 | $82k–$129k | 40 |
| Research Scientist | $86,571 | $77.8k–$94.9k | 24 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $62,825 | $60k–$65k | 18 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Colorado State University
Colorado State University's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Fort Collins, CO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Soil and Plant Scientist, Business Professor and Electrical Engineer (R&D) and the main metro areas are Fort Collins, CO, Austin, TX and Cañon, CO. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Colorado State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Colorado State University filed 127 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 Colorado State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Colorado State University's H-1B filings is $82,000; half of filings fall between $65,908 and $96,700. Bonus and stock are not included.