University of Houston
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 135 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Houston, TX
At a glance
- University of Houston hires entry-level. 76% of its filings are Level I, 3.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Engineering Professor. 9% of its filings. After that come Business Professor and Computer Science Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 84% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $90,000, median prevailing wage $61,550.
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Percentiles from University of Houston's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Houston hires for
Bar: share of University of Houston's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 56% of filings (46 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Professor | $103,450 | 12 |
| Business Professor | $185,000 | 11 |
| Computer Science Professor | $121,500 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Houston.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 76% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 1% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $82,000 | 103 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $99,500 | 26 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Houston files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $90,000 | 134 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $57,054 |
| 25th | $64,438 |
| 50th (median) | $90,000 |
| 75th | $112,864 |
| 90th | $144,385 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | $89,500 | $62,000 | $110,000 | 32 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $55,000 | $92,000 | 77 |
| FY2024 | $78,029 | $63,397 | $99,475 | 70 |
| FY2025 | $90,000 | $63,876 | $111,750 | 90 |
| FY2026 | $92,045 | $72,070 | $120,000 | 45 |
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 Houston
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $110,000 | $93k–$124k | 61 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $58,000 | $54.2k–$62.6k | 27 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $75,000 | $71k–$88.8k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Houston
University of Houston's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Houston, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2022 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Business Professor and Computer Science Professor and the main metro areas are Houston, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Houston sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Houston filed 135 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 Houston pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Houston's H-1B filings is $90,000; half of filings fall between $64,438 and $112,864. Bonus and stock are not included.