Iowa State University of Science and Technology
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 187 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Ames, IA
At a glance
- Iowa State University of Science and Technology hires entry-level. 69% of its filings are Level I, 3.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Materials Scientist. 12% of its filings. After that come Engineering Professor and Soil and Plant Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $80,000, median prevailing wage $59,100.
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Percentiles from Iowa State University of Science and Technology's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Iowa State University of Science and Technology hires for
Bar: share of Iowa State University of Science and Technology's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 56% of filings (54 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Scientist | $80,000 | 22 |
| Engineering Professor | $100,330 | 17 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $59,080 | 14 |
| Computer Science Professor | $121,888 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Iowa State University of Science and Technology.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 69% of filings
Mid-level · 17% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 7% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $66,780 | 127 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $88,850 | 31 |
| Senior · Level III | $90,506 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $100,709 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Iowa State University of Science and Technology files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $80,000 | 185 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,656 |
| 25th | $61,695 |
| 50th (median) | $80,000 |
| 75th | $100,709 |
| 90th | $124,290 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,841 | $52,062 | $82,500 | 105 |
| FY2021 | $60,225 | $53,779 | $80,149 | 112 |
| FY2022 | $62,121 | $53,789 | $75,381 | 132 |
| FY2023 | $60,500 | $52,187 | $92,000 | 119 |
| FY2024 | $66,780 | $56,660 | $86,073 | 99 |
| FY2025 | $78,125 | $60,536 | $98,000 | 108 |
| FY2026 | $80,000 | $62,500 | $102,713 | 79 |
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 Iowa State University of Science and Technology
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $59,530 | $58.7k–$63.7k | 45 |
| Assistant Professor | $105,581 | $95k–$121k | 40 |
| Research Scientist | $65,848 | $60.9k–$70.7k | 24 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist | $82,000 | $80k–$87.7k | 15 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | $74,828 | $62.4k–$97.5k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Iowa State University of Science and Technology's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Ames, IA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Materials Scientist, Engineering Professor and Soil and Plant Scientist and the main metro areas are Ames, IA, New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Iowa State University of Science and Technology sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Iowa State University of Science and Technology filed 187 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 Iowa State University of Science and Technology pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Iowa State University of Science and Technology's H-1B filings is $80,000; half of filings fall between $61,695 and $100,709. Bonus and stock are not included.