New Mexico State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 80 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Las Cruces, NM
At a glance
- New Mexico State University hires entry-level. 84% of its filings are Level I, 4.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $75,838, median prevailing wage $55,932.
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Percentiles from New Mexico State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 84% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $74,922 | 67 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,596 | 13 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where New Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $76,918 | 75 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,800 |
| 25th | $62,974 |
| 50th (median) | $75,838 |
| 75th | $92,198 |
| 90th | $102,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $61,750 | $48,000 | $80,307 | 32 |
| FY2021 | $62,000 | $57,200 | $74,460 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $65,843 | $59,236 | $77,374 | 32 |
| FY2023 | $67,418 | $60,000 | $79,931 | 38 |
| FY2024 | $64,562 | $56,736 | $91,123 | 22 |
| FY2025 | $77,250 | $65,000 | $96,395 | 47 |
| FY2026 | $75,000 | $60,000 | $90,392 | 33 |
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 New Mexico State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $95,790 | $78.2k–$100.4k | 35 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About New Mexico State University
New Mexico 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 Las Cruces, NM 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 Las Cruces, NM, Clovis, NM and Alamogordo, NM. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does New Mexico State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. New Mexico State University filed 80 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 New Mexico State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on New Mexico State University's H-1B filings is $75,838; half of filings fall between $62,974 and $92,198. Bonus and stock are not included.