Oregon State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 212 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Corvallis, OR
- Founded 1856
- 5,475 employees (2018)
At a glance
- Oregon State University hires entry-level. 77% of its filings are Level I, 3.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Soil and Plant Scientist. 8% of its filings. After that come Geoscientist and Engineering Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 77% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,008, median prevailing wage $60,940.
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Percentiles from Oregon State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Oregon State University hires for
Bar: share of Oregon State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 51% of filings (59 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $62,652 | 17 |
| Geoscientist | $65,640 | 17 |
| Engineering Professor | $107,024 | 16 |
| Medical Scientist | $62,676 | 10 |
| Business Professor | $149,258 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Oregon State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 77% of filings
Mid-level · 15% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 4% 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 | $95,999 | 62 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $75,401 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | $70,008 | 190 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,022 |
| 25th | $62,547 |
| 50th (median) | $70,008 |
| 75th | $96,957 |
| 90th | $121,523 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,171 | $54,998 | $82,611 | 74 |
| FY2021 | $62,004 | $53,760 | $82,323 | 79 |
| FY2022 | $66,685 | $54,957 | $94,005 | 88 |
| FY2023 | $64,304 | $58,797 | $83,502 | 98 |
| FY2024 | $73,266 | $61,008 | $91,740 | 138 |
| FY2025 | $70,344 | $62,454 | $98,333 | 134 |
| FY2026 | $69,822 | $63,075 | $96,365 | 78 |
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 Oregon State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $64,800 | $61.9k–$66.4k | 42 |
| Research Associate | $68,004 | $61.5k–$70k | 41 |
| Assistant Professor | $108,303 | $96.4k–$136.3k | 40 |
| Faculty Research Assistant | $62,004 | $48.3k–$65.5k | 11 |
| Instructor | $85,821 | $61.7k–$102.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Oregon State University
Oregon 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 Corvallis, OR 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, Geoscientist and Engineering Professor and the main metro areas are Corvallis, OR, Portland, OR and Bend, OR. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1856
- Employees
- 5,475 (2018)
- Website
- oregonstate.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Oregon State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Oregon State University filed 212 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 Oregon State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Oregon State University's H-1B filings is $70,008; half of filings fall between $62,547 and $96,957. Bonus and stock are not included.