San Diego State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 43 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: San Diego, CA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $108,000, median prevailing wage $74,652.
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Percentiles from San Diego State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What San Diego State University hires for
Bar: share of San Diego State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 77% of filings (20 occupations in total).
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Professor | $150,876 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at San Diego State University.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where San Diego 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $108,156 | 41 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,962 |
| 25th | $91,212 |
| 50th (median) | $108,000 |
| 75th | $138,396 |
| 90th | $155,750 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $109,104 | $98,223 | $131,037 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $101,004 | $79,572 | $134,364 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $97,008 | $82,752 | $102,780 | 23 |
| FY2023 | $108,204 | $100,008 | $138,396 | 21 |
| FY2024 | $108,000 | $84,384 | $132,000 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $108,000 | $91,212 | $114,708 | 31 |
| FY2026 | $131,290 | $95,334 | $158,688 | 12 |
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 San Diego State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $108,156 | $93.7k–$138.4k | 37 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About San Diego State University
San Diego 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 San Diego, CA 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 Computer Science Professor and the main metro areas are San Diego, CA and El Centro, CA.
Questions
Does San Diego State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. San Diego State University filed 43 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 San Diego State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on San Diego State University's H-1B filings is $108,000; half of filings fall between $91,212 and $138,396. Bonus and stock are not included.