Thomas Jefferson University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 95 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Philadelphia, PA
At a glance
- Thomas Jefferson University hires entry-level. 66% of its filings are Level I, 3.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 27% of its filings. After that come Medical School Professor and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $78,813, median prevailing wage $61,984.
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Percentiles from Thomas Jefferson University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Thomas Jefferson University hires for
Bar: share of Thomas Jefferson University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 92% of filings (18 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $68,145 | 26 |
| Medical School Professor | $380,659 | 22 |
| Biochemist | $70,610 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Thomas Jefferson University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 66% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 11% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $74,608 | 61 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $78,182 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | $136,102 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Thomas Jefferson University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,497 | 94 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,424 |
| 25th | $68,289 |
| 50th (median) | $78,813 |
| 75th | $170,050 |
| 90th | $433,060 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $58,000 | $53,498 | $110,000 | 37 |
| FY2021 | $63,251 | $56,264 | $85,688 | 60 |
| FY2022 | $78,500 | $56,550 | $109,500 | 44 |
| FY2023 | $66,851 | $60,166 | $106,829 | 53 |
| FY2024 | $83,472 | $69,795 | $128,643 | 50 |
| FY2025 | $75,165 | $68,289 | $127,928 | 50 |
| FY2026 | $84,825 | $69,368 | $237,031 | 45 |
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.
About Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson 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 Philadelphia, PA 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, Medical School Professor and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Philadelphia, PA and Trenton, NJ. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Thomas Jefferson University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Thomas Jefferson University filed 95 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 Thomas Jefferson University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Thomas Jefferson University's H-1B filings is $78,813; half of filings fall between $68,289 and $170,050. Bonus and stock are not included.