Johns Hopkins University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 536 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Baltimore
- Founded 1876
- 19,469 employees (2020)
At a glance
- Johns Hopkins University hires entry-level. 68% of its filings are Level I, 3.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 18% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 87% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $75,200, median prevailing wage $68,078.
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What Johns Hopkins University hires for
Bar: share of Johns Hopkins University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 64% of filings (81 occupations in total).
Show all 10 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $70,000 | 94 |
| Medical Scientist | $74,424 | 85 |
| Biochemist | $70,000 | 51 |
| Statistician | $78,240 | 29 |
| Epidemiologist | $79,188 | 19 |
| Physicist | $77,000 | 16 |
| Mathematics Professor | $122,625 | 14 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $68,599 | 12 |
| Research Assistant (Social Science) | $72,771 | 12 |
| Computer Science Professor | $153,750 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Johns Hopkins University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 68% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 11% 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 | $72,000 | 349 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $110,000 | 82 |
| Senior · Level III | $94,227 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $105,000 | 24 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Johns Hopkins University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $74,593 | 489 |
| Washington, DC | $113,480 | 20 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,000 |
| 25th | $70,000 |
| 50th (median) | $75,200 |
| 75th | $100,838 |
| 90th | $153,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $63,000 | $56,880 | $76,490 | 301 |
| FY2021 | $65,146 | $59,580 | $90,605 | 346 |
| FY2022 | $69,700 | $60,780 | $95,966 | 283 |
| FY2023 | $67,000 | $61,992 | $93,900 | 261 |
| FY2024 | $74,000 | $64,356 | $92,463 | 303 |
| FY2025 | $75,000 | $69,222 | $109,800 | 305 |
| FY2026 | $76,500 | $70,344 | $97,975 | 231 |
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 Johns Hopkins University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | $68,964 | $65.9k–$71.3k | 90 |
| Research Associate | $72,794 | $70.9k–$77.3k | 86 |
| Assistant Professor | $143,376 | $123.8k–$163.5k | 77 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $68,964 | $64.6k–$72k | 65 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | $75,000 | $71.5k–$91.1k | 28 |
| Senior Research Data Analyst | $74,443 | $71.3k–$85.9k | 21 |
| Resident | $75,239 | $73.1k–$81.7k | 14 |
| Senior Research Specialist | $70,000 | $61.2k–$75k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins 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 Baltimore, MD and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical Scientist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1876
- Headquarters
- Baltimore
- Employees
- 19,469 (2020)
- Website
- jhu.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Johns Hopkins University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Johns Hopkins University filed 536 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 Johns Hopkins University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Johns Hopkins University's H-1B filings is $75,200; half of filings fall between $70,000 and $100,838. Bonus and stock are not included.