University of California, Davis salaries in Sacramento, CA
Based on 241 certified H-1B filings by University of California, Davis in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$89,635
Middle 50%$77k–$122.2k
vs. all employers here−26%comparison median $121,451
Filings241FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,209 |
| 25th | $77,030 |
| 50th (median) | $89,635 |
| 75th | $122,200 |
| 90th | $173,212 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,100 | $60,450 | $96,777 | 128 |
| FY2021 | $68,046 | $61,800 | $91,925 | 132 |
| FY2022 | $72,521 | $62,400 | $98,000 | 129 |
| FY2023 | $79,300 | $67,836 | $117,000 | 155 |
| FY2024 | $82,900 | $72,649 | $113,800 | 148 |
| FY2025 | $85,900 | $74,425 | $120,300 | 148 |
| FY2026 | $93,200 | $80,800 | $125,800 | 93 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $82,100 | 29 |
| Medical School Professor | $199,650 | 24 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $77,167 | 22 |
| Medical Scientist | $73,167 | 14 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $74,425 | 10 |
| Biochemist | $86,318 | 10 |
| Engineering Professor | too few | 8 |
| Biology Professor | too few | 8 |
| Veterinarian | too few | 6 |
| Civil Engineer | too few | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineer | too few | 5 |
| Foreign Language Professor | too few | 5 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | too few | 4 |
| Microbiologist | too few | 4 |
| Environmental Scientist | too few | 4 |
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| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Professor | too few | 4 |
| Economics Professor | too few | 4 |
| Physician | too few | 4 |
| Network Administrator | too few | 3 |
| Programmer Analyst | too few | 3 |
| Electrical Engineer | too few | 3 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | too few | 3 |
| Business Professor | too few | 3 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | too few | 3 |
| Chemistry Teacher | too few | 3 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Sacramento, CA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $114,850 | 34 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $135,525 | 50 |
| Senior · Level III | $211,500 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.