Montana State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 45 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Bozeman, MT
At a glance
- Montana State University hires entry-level. 76% of its filings are Level I, 3.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 71% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Montana State University's jobs and locations has a median of $67,170.
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Percentiles from Montana State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 76% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 2% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,440 | 34 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 9 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Montana 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $72,733 | 40 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,859 |
| 25th | $54,230 |
| 50th (median) | $70,845 |
| 75th | $80,000 |
| 90th | $92,130 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $54,405 | $46,046 | $58,681 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $44,044 | $42,916 | $51,267 | 30 |
| FY2022 | $52,000 | $44,855 | $60,279 | 27 |
| FY2023 | $68,513 | $53,612 | $79,675 | 27 |
| FY2024 | $56,520 | $49,410 | $71,003 | 20 |
| FY2025 | $65,395 | $49,300 | $75,660 | 27 |
| FY2026 | $77,548 | $68,437 | $85,097 | 18 |
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 Montana State University
Montana 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 Bozeman, MT and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Agricultural Sciences Teacher, Soil and Plant Scientist and Engineering Professor and the main metro areas are Bozeman, MT and Billings, MT. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Montana State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Montana State University filed 45 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 Montana State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Montana State University's H-1B filings is $70,845; half of filings fall between $54,230 and $80,000. Bonus and stock are not included.