Texas Tech University Biochemist salary

Based on 11 H-1B filings by Texas Tech University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Median salary$55,619
Middle 50%$54.9k–$60.3k
vs. all employers−30%comparison median $79,802
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $48,234 and $65,587.
PercentileSalary
10th$50,336
25th$54,918
50th (median)$55,619
75th$60,310
90th$65,000

By city

Texas Tech University files many roles at exactly $55,619. 4 of 11 filings (36%).

Lubbock, TX$55,619 · 11 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry $55,619 11
Level II · Qualified – 0
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a biochemist make at Texas Tech University?

In H-1B filings, Texas Tech University's median base salary for Biochemist is $55,619; half of filings fall between $54,918 and $60,310. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Texas Tech University sponsor H-1B visas for biochemists?

Yes. Texas Tech University filed 11 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-1021 (Biochemists and Biophysicists), so this page covers every job title Texas Tech University filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology