Emory University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 521 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Atlanta
- Founded 1836
- 12,953 employees (2020)
At a glance
- Emory University hires entry-level. 46% of its filings are Level I, 2.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Physician. 18% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Molecular and Cellular Biologist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 95% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $75,696, median prevailing wage $65,374.
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Percentiles from Emory University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Emory University hires for
Bar: share of Emory University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 71% of filings (63 occupations in total).
Show all 11 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $75,599 | 92 |
| Medical Scientist | $68,760 | 58 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $70,048 | 57 |
| Biological Technician | $54,890 | 36 |
| Radiologist | $427,994 | 32 |
| Chemist | $66,720 | 28 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $290,000 | 18 |
| Microbiologist | $69,888 | 17 |
| Biochemist | $70,000 | 16 |
| Surgeon | $89,874 | 15 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $85,384 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Emory University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 46% of filings
Mid-level · 34% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 5% 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 | $66,492 | 196 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $199,445 | 144 |
| Senior · Level III | $85,384 | 59 |
| Expert · Level IV | $110,000 | 23 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Emory University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $75,599 | 512 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,008 |
| 25th | $67,824 |
| 50th (median) | $75,696 |
| 75th | $117,456 |
| 90th | $310,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,456 | $55,584 | $93,710 | 200 |
| FY2021 | $68,000 | $56,712 | $97,071 | 231 |
| FY2022 | $65,587 | $56,712 | $82,880 | 212 |
| FY2023 | $69,039 | $59,784 | $83,094 | 265 |
| FY2024 | $72,001 | $61,572 | $90,346 | 266 |
| FY2025 | $75,599 | $66,000 | $115,385 | 313 |
| FY2026 | $78,577 | $69,191 | $119,579 | 208 |
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 Emory University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $279,125 | $135.5k–$410k | 122 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $65,000 | $62.1k–$67.8k | 78 |
| Medical House Staff Resident | $75,599 | $72.7k–$75.6k | 66 |
| Assistant Academic Research Scientist | $68,964 | $65k–$71.7k | 50 |
| Associate Academic Research Scientist | $72,000 | $70k–$78.9k | 27 |
| Medical House Staff Fellow | $82,922 | $78.7k–$85.1k | 22 |
| Research Specialist Lead | $53,000 | $51.3k–$55k | 14 |
| Research Specialist Senior | $60,000 | $58.7k–$60.2k | 13 |
| Instructor | $80,000 | $80k–$81.1k | 10 |
| Senior Associate | $84,548 | $80.9k–$88.1k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Emory University
Emory 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 Atlanta, GA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physician, Medical Scientist and Molecular and Cellular Biologist and the main metro areas are Atlanta, GA, LaGrange, GA and Charlotte, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1836
- Headquarters
- Atlanta
- Employees
- 12,953 (2020)
- Website
- emory.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Emory University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Emory University filed 521 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 Emory University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Emory University's H-1B filings is $75,696; half of filings fall between $67,824 and $117,456. Bonus and stock are not included.