Massachusetts Institute of Technology
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 300 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Cambridge
- Founded 1861
- 14,032 employees (2020)
At a glance
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology hires entry-level. 72% of its filings are Level I, 3.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Biochemist. 23% of its filings. After that come Mechanical Engineer (R&D) and Physicist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 91% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $79,304, median prevailing wage $61,610.
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Percentiles from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Massachusetts Institute of Technology hires for
Bar: share of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 65% of filings (50 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemist | $77,967 | 68 |
| Mechanical Engineer (R&D) | $72,700 | 31 |
| Physicist | $81,500 | 25 |
| Chemical Engineer | $71,000 | 15 |
| Engineering Professor | $142,000 | 11 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $116,650 | 10 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $72,154 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 72% of filings
Mid-level · 8% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 3% 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 | $75,435 | 204 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $119,000 | 23 |
| Senior · Level III | $93,558 | 47 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Massachusetts Institute of Technology files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $79,634 | 296 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,267 |
| 25th | $71,500 |
| 50th (median) | $79,304 |
| 75th | $105,000 |
| 90th | $142,050 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $66,000 | $57,140 | $79,567 | 153 |
| FY2021 | $69,763 | $59,580 | $80,000 | 158 |
| FY2022 | $73,680 | $63,180 | $95,000 | 174 |
| FY2023 | $75,000 | $67,040 | $103,500 | 165 |
| FY2024 | $77,830 | $67,010 | $95,092 | 166 |
| FY2025 | $78,290 | $71,000 | $108,360 | 193 |
| FY2026 | $80,600 | $74,407 | $99,000 | 107 |
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $85,140 | $78.2k–$105k | 124 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $71,000 | $70.5k–$73.6k | 107 |
| Assistant Professor | $146,300 | $140.4k–$224.6k | 31 |
| Senior Postdoctoral Associate | $73,500 | $70.3k–$78.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of 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 Cambridge, MA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Biochemist, Mechanical Engineer (R&D) and Physicist and the main metro areas are Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1861
- Headquarters
- Cambridge
- Employees
- 14,032 (2020)
- Website
- mit.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed 300 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Massachusetts Institute of Technology's H-1B filings is $79,304; half of filings fall between $71,500 and $105,000. Bonus and stock are not included.