Tufts University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 113 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Medford, MA
At a glance
- Tufts University hires entry-level. 49% of its filings are Level I, 2.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 95% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $88,000, median prevailing wage $71,260.
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Percentiles from Tufts University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Tufts University hires for
Bar: share of Tufts University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 61% of filings (42 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $132,071 | 24 |
| Biochemist | $74,277 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Tufts University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 49% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 8% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $74,018 | 54 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $122,400 | 42 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 9 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Tufts University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $87,165 | 88 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,356 |
| 25th | $70,000 |
| 50th (median) | $88,000 |
| 75th | $126,690 |
| 90th | $150,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $59,378 | $50,193 | $86,667 | 50 |
| FY2021 | $85,000 | $59,790 | $112,500 | 55 |
| FY2022 | $90,000 | $73,596 | $124,125 | 62 |
| FY2023 | $92,500 | $63,500 | $124,100 | 86 |
| FY2024 | $85,762 | $66,240 | $124,680 | 70 |
| FY2025 | $91,000 | $70,000 | $128,146 | 75 |
| FY2026 | $77,986 | $69,258 | $120,369 | 38 |
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 Tufts University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $122,400 | $97.6k–$127.8k | 24 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $74,297 | $69.5k–$79k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Tufts University
Tufts 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 Medford, MA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical School Professor, Biochemist and Molecular and Cellular Biologist and the main metro areas are Boston, MA, Worcester, MA and Charlotte, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Tufts University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Tufts University filed 113 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 Tufts University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Tufts University's H-1B filings is $88,000; half of filings fall between $70,000 and $126,690. Bonus and stock are not included.