Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 353 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Newark, NJ
- Founded 1766
At a glance
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 22% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Physician.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 80% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $85,588, median prevailing wage $82,110.
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What Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey hires for
Bar: share of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 62% of filings (59 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $72,809 | 76 |
| Medical Scientist | $72,749 | 54 |
| Physician | $235,884 | 16 |
| Mathematics Professor | $139,000 | 15 |
| Microbiologist | $73,161 | 11 |
| Business Professor | $180,000 | 11 |
| Medical School Professor | $141,230 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $85,588 | 316 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $108,222 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,600 |
| 25th | $70,668 |
| 50th (median) | $85,588 |
| 75th | $127,144 |
| 90th | $212,776 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,642 | $54,869 | $117,500 | 175 |
| FY2021 | $74,580 | $56,327 | $104,826 | 162 |
| FY2022 | $72,348 | $59,924 | $109,237 | 152 |
| FY2023 | $82,526 | $64,953 | $124,540 | 162 |
| FY2024 | $84,393 | $68,801 | $113,582 | 185 |
| FY2025 | $85,000 | $72,450 | $118,000 | 213 |
| FY2026 | $93,097 | $69,585 | $134,065 | 140 |
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 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $140,000 | $114.1k–$224.1k | 116 |
| Research Associate | $74,113 | $67.1k–$85.6k | 62 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $67,290 | $65k–$70k | 53 |
| Research Teaching Specialist | $72,749 | $69.6k–$76.3k | 44 |
| Post Doctoral Associate | $73,053 | $64k–$77.5k | 22 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | $88,389 | $83.3k–$99.8k | 18 |
| Assistant Research Professor | $93,868 | $91.5k–$101.2k | 10 |
| Associate Professor | $157,838 | $143.8k–$216.4k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Newark, NJ and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical Scientist and Physician and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA and Allentown, PA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1766
- Website
- rutgers.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey filed 353 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 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's H-1B filings is $85,588; half of filings fall between $70,668 and $127,144. Bonus and stock are not included.