The Florida State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 205 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Tallahassee, FL
At a glance
- The Florida State University hires entry-level. 83% of its filings are Level I, 4.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Business Professor. 8% of its filings. After that come Computer Science Professor and Mathematics Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $87,621, median prevailing wage $54,413.
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Percentiles from The Florida State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Florida State University hires for
Bar: share of The Florida State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 46% of filings (62 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Professor | $192,500 | 16 |
| Computer Science Professor | $130,335 | 13 |
| Mathematics Professor | $93,042 | 13 |
| Physicist | $78,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Florida State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 83% of filings
Mid-level · 8% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 2% 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 | $90,000 | 171 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $78,699 | 16 |
| Senior · Level III | $88,264 | 14 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | $90,000 | 186 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $72,600 |
| 50th (median) | $87,621 |
| 75th | $103,184 |
| 90th | $132,993 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $52,344 | $82,141 | 58 |
| FY2021 | $83,346 | $62,500 | $94,500 | 45 |
| FY2022 | $81,670 | $62,301 | $91,892 | 60 |
| FY2023 | $79,750 | $65,000 | $90,000 | 87 |
| FY2024 | $80,218 | $62,500 | $98,668 | 83 |
| FY2025 | $89,600 | $73,000 | $110,609 | 125 |
| FY2026 | $85,956 | $67,693 | $101,372 | 80 |
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 The Florida State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $103,184 | $92.5k–$132.9k | 87 |
| Research Faculty | $89,600 | $78k–$94.5k | 23 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $60,000 | $57.2k–$64.5k | 18 |
| Teaching Faculty | $79,131 | $73k–$93.9k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Florida State University
The Florida 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 Tallahassee, FL 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, Computer Science Professor and Mathematics Professor and the main metro areas are Tallahassee, FL, Austin, TX and Boston, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does The Florida State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Florida State University filed 205 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 The Florida State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Florida State University's H-1B filings is $87,621; half of filings fall between $72,600 and $103,184. Bonus and stock are not included.