University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 40 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Boulder, CO
At a glance
- University Corporation for Atmospheric Research hires senior. 43% of its filings are Level III, 2.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (21%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 95% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $99,279, median prevailing wage $95,087.
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Percentiles from University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University Corporation for Atmospheric Research hires for
Bar: share of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $101,259 | 30 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 28% of filings
Mid-level · 23% of filings
Senior · 43% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $83,270 | 11 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 9 |
| Senior · Level III | $105,000 | 17 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University Corporation for Atmospheric Research files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $99,765 | 28 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,208 |
| 25th | $88,479 |
| 50th (median) | $99,279 |
| 75th | $107,322 |
| 90th | $123,100 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,786 | $60,185 | $92,750 | 27 |
| FY2021 | $74,568 | $58,989 | $93,392 | 37 |
| FY2022 | $91,625 | $71,575 | $97,800 | 24 |
| FY2023 | $97,336 | $92,375 | $106,458 | 24 |
| FY2024 | $100,000 | $84,325 | $105,018 | 23 |
| FY2025 | $98,078 | $84,787 | $105,900 | 22 |
| FY2026 | $99,476 | $98,409 | $109,500 | 18 |
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 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist | $101,113 | $99.2k–$108.3k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Boulder, CO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Atmospheric and Space Scientist, Software Engineer and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Boulder, CO, Washington, DC and Denver, CO. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does University Corporation for Atmospheric Research sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research filed 40 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 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's H-1B filings is $99,279; half of filings fall between $88,479 and $107,322. Bonus and stock are not included.