The Ohio State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 399 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Columbus
- Founded 1870
- 5,584 employees
At a glance
- The Ohio State University hires entry-level. 69% of its filings are Level I, 3.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 12% of its filings. After that come Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Medical School Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 90% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $78,000, median prevailing wage $53,269.
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Percentiles from The Ohio State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Ohio State University hires for
Bar: share of The Ohio State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 54% of filings (85 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $67,840 | 47 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $66,492 | 42 |
| Medical School Professor | $124,000 | 34 |
| Mathematics Professor | $95,000 | 25 |
| Biochemist | $65,738 | 18 |
| Engineering Professor | $103,750 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Ohio State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 69% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 8% of filings
Expert · 3% 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 | $70,000 | 271 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $127,000 | 79 |
| Senior · Level III | $86,382 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | $105,000 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Ohio State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $78,000 | 381 |
| Wooster, OH | $82,278 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,008 |
| 25th | $63,429 |
| 50th (median) | $78,000 |
| 75th | $110,000 |
| 90th | $166,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $66,627 | $51,750 | $106,622 | 148 |
| FY2021 | $68,963 | $52,125 | $100,651 | 129 |
| FY2022 | $70,000 | $57,846 | $106,980 | 177 |
| FY2023 | $71,474 | $58,000 | $97,150 | 220 |
| FY2024 | $71,843 | $61,008 | $99,000 | 233 |
| FY2025 | $76,862 | $62,996 | $105,000 | 234 |
| FY2026 | $80,037 | $65,948 | $117,835 | 165 |
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 Ohio State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Scholar | $62,838 | $61k–$66.5k | 76 |
| Assistant Professor | $115,084 | $102k–$131k | 69 |
| Research Scientist | $82,635 | $75.9k–$91.4k | 38 |
| Assistant Professor Clinical | $155,000 | $141.2k–$243.2k | 24 |
| Researcher 2 | $63,000 | $61.1k–$65.5k | 19 |
| Assistant Professor Clinical Physician | $294,434 | $261.2k–$381.9k | 13 |
| Lecturer | $61,436 | $60k–$68k | 10 |
| Researcher 3 | $75,700 | $74.5k–$76k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Ohio State University
The Ohio 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 Columbus, OH and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Medical School Professor and the main metro areas are Columbus, OH, Wooster, OH and Marion, OH. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1870
- Headquarters
- Columbus
- Employees
- 5,584
- Website
- osu.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does The Ohio State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Ohio State University filed 399 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 Ohio State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Ohio State University's H-1B filings is $78,000; half of filings fall between $63,429 and $110,000. Bonus and stock are not included.