University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 261 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Little Rock, AR
- Founded 1879
- 5,042 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hires entry-level. 40% of its filings are Level I, 2.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Physician. 48% of its filings. After that come Healthcare Practitioner (Diagnosing or Treating) and Medical Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $75,865, median prevailing wage $65,734.
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Percentiles from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hires for
Bar: share of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 82% of filings (36 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $195,614 | 126 |
| Healthcare Practitioner (Diagnosing or Treating) | $66,102 | 18 |
| Medical Scientist | $65,000 | 17 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $62,232 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 40% of filings
Mid-level · 26% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 16% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $66,102 | 90 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $111,477 | 58 |
| Senior · Level III | $261,900 | 41 |
| Expert · Level IV | $335,000 | 36 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $77,486 | 254 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,000 |
| 25th | $63,640 |
| 50th (median) | $75,865 |
| 75th | $258,569 |
| 90th | $384,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $117,400 | $55,057 | $260,000 | 124 |
| FY2021 | $88,936 | $55,749 | $233,921 | 102 |
| FY2022 | $68,445 | $57,530 | $245,659 | 123 |
| FY2023 | $73,813 | $58,681 | $262,600 | 113 |
| FY2024 | $86,838 | $60,629 | $294,750 | 119 |
| FY2025 | $73,068 | $61,281 | $236,899 | 148 |
| FY2026 | $92,700 | $66,102 | $277,750 | 113 |
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 of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $261,046 | $227.5k–$366.5k | 98 |
| Fellow Physician | $68,720 | $67.9k–$73.1k | 23 |
| Resident Physician | $61,281 | $61.3k–$61.3k | 20 |
| Resident Fellow Physician | $61,281 | $61.3k–$63.4k | 15 |
| Medical Resident Fellow | $66,102 | $66.1k–$66.1k | 14 |
| Assistant Staff Scientist | $68,000 | $62k–$69.4k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Little Rock, AR and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physician, Healthcare Practitioner (Diagnosing or Treating) and Medical Scientist and the main metro areas are Little Rock, AR, Fayetteville, AR and Buffalo, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1879
- Employees
- 5,042 (2020)
- Website
- uams.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences filed 261 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 of Arkansas for Medical Sciences pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's H-1B filings is $75,865; half of filings fall between $63,640 and $258,569. Bonus and stock are not included.