Lamar University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 12 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Beaumont, TX
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Percentiles from Lamar University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 9 |
| 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 Lamar University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | $79,034 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $68,400 |
| 25th | $73,484 |
| 50th (median) | $79,034 |
| 75th | $103,646 |
| 90th | $122,700 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,180 | $53,504 | $85,000 | 11 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $65,000 | $90,000 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $70,631 | $59,500 | $76,500 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $77,221 | $67,275 | $92,653 | 20 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 5 |
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 Lamar University
Lamar 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 Beaumont, TX 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, Engineering Professor and Database Administrator and the main metro areas are Beaumont, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Lamar University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Lamar University filed 12 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 Lamar University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Lamar University's H-1B filings is $79,034; half of filings fall between $73,484 and $103,646. Bonus and stock are not included.