James Madison University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 60 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Harrisonburg, VA
At a glance
- James Madison University hires entry-level. 95% of its filings are Level I, 4.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $77,000, median prevailing wage $55,100.
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Percentiles from James Madison University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 95% of filings
Mid-level · 5% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $77,000 | 57 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where James Madison University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VA | $77,000 | 60 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,993 |
| 25th | $69,169 |
| 50th (median) | $77,000 |
| 75th | $85,000 |
| 90th | $103,429 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $57,270 | $52,594 | $68,795 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $64,000 | $57,655 | $79,500 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $69,000 | $66,500 | $78,937 | 22 |
| FY2023 | $66,000 | $59,500 | $86,000 | 32 |
| FY2024 | $75,749 | $53,783 | $92,147 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $77,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 | 36 |
| FY2026 | $77,513 | $70,060 | $90,175 | 24 |
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.
About James Madison University
James Madison 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 Harrisonburg, VA 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, Economics Professor and Communications Teacher and the main metro areas are Harrisonburg, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does James Madison University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. James Madison University filed 60 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 James Madison University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on James Madison University's H-1B filings is $77,000; half of filings fall between $69,169 and $85,000. Bonus and stock are not included.