University of Colorado Denver
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 159 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Aurora, CO
At a glance
- Most filed: Radiologist. 12% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Biochemist.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at University of Colorado Denver's jobs and locations has a median of $69,722.
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Percentiles from University of Colorado Denver's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Colorado Denver hires for
Bar: share of University of Colorado Denver's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 57% of filings (51 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologist | $210,870 | 19 |
| Medical Scientist | $68,182 | 13 |
| Biochemist | $60,590 | 11 |
| Data Scientist | $73,902 | 10 |
| Biological Technician | $49,483 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Colorado Denver.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 25% of filings
Mid-level · 40% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 18% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,098 | 40 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $68,869 | 63 |
| Senior · Level III | $80,424 | 26 |
| Expert · Level IV | $190,549 | 29 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Colorado Denver files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $69,722 | 148 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,571 |
| 25th | $61,173 |
| 50th (median) | $69,722 |
| 75th | $88,234 |
| 90th | $190,549 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $63,155 | $51,724 | $88,433 | 44 |
| FY2021 | $59,072 | $51,334 | $76,274 | 89 |
| FY2022 | $63,159 | $50,305 | $77,971 | 124 |
| FY2023 | $59,966 | $53,310 | $73,840 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $65,790 | $56,670 | $75,858 | 151 |
| FY2025 | $69,285 | $60,590 | $83,595 | 141 |
| FY2026 | $112,933 | $69,400 | $203,944 | 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 of Colorado Denver
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $172,224 | $83.9k–$195.5k | 43 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | $59,966 | $53.5k–$68.9k | 13 |
| Research Associate | $62,109 | $60.6k–$67.7k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Aurora, CO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Radiologist, Medical Scientist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Denver, CO, Boulder, CO and Austin, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does University of Colorado Denver sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Colorado Denver filed 159 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 Colorado Denver pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Colorado Denver's H-1B filings is $69,722; half of filings fall between $61,173 and $88,234. Bonus and stock are not included.