Michigan State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 262 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: East Lansing
- Founded 1855
- 6,100 employees
At a glance
- Most filed: Soil and Plant Scientist. 10% of its filings. After that come Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 86% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $80,746, median prevailing wage $63,773.
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Percentiles from Michigan State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Michigan State University hires for
Bar: share of Michigan State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 47% of filings (68 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $63,835 | 25 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $73,353 | 18 |
| Biochemist | $63,740 | 14 |
| Physicist | $92,250 | 11 |
| Mathematics Professor | $98,401 | 11 |
| Engineering Professor | $100,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Michigan State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 37% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 24% of filings
Expert · 11% 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 | $77,170 | 65 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $99,225 | 47 |
| Senior · Level III | $72,301 | 42 |
| Expert · Level IV | $93,580 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Michigan State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MI | $80,496 | 247 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,631 |
| 25th | $67,248 |
| 50th (median) | $80,746 |
| 75th | $103,956 |
| 90th | $134,709 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $54,235 | $92,372 | 147 |
| FY2021 | $67,081 | $52,754 | $92,000 | 137 |
| FY2022 | $71,400 | $57,630 | $100,639 | 133 |
| FY2023 | $74,254 | $60,000 | $98,250 | 168 |
| FY2024 | $81,500 | $64,287 | $110,063 | 144 |
| FY2025 | $85,200 | $65,437 | $106,784 | 128 |
| FY2026 | $78,284 | $68,613 | $100,000 | 134 |
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 Michigan State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $100,970 | $86.9k–$107.3k | 56 |
| Research Associate | $64,449 | $58.7k–$70.8k | 34 |
| Information Technologist | $118,939 | $100.9k–$129.8k | 15 |
| Assistant Professor Fixed Term | $78,000 | $73.8k–$79k | 11 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Fixed Term | $69,700 | $63.3k–$72.1k | 11 |
| Specialist Research Fixed Term | $72,301 | $68.3k–$79.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Michigan State University
Michigan State 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 East Lansing, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Soil and Plant Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Lansing, MI, Grand Rapids, MI and San Jose, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1855
- Headquarters
- East Lansing
- Employees
- 6,100
- Website
- msu.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Michigan State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Michigan State University filed 262 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 Michigan State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Michigan State University's H-1B filings is $80,746; half of filings fall between $67,248 and $103,956. Bonus and stock are not included.