University of Houston Engineering Professor salary

Based on 12 H-1B filings by University of Houston, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering

Median salary$103,450
Middle 50%$87.9k–$111.2k
vs. all employers+3%comparison median $100,000
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $71,210 and $114,670.
PercentileSalary
10th$81,060
25th$87,900
50th (median)$103,450
75th$111,250
90th$112,000

By city

Houston, TX$103,450 · 12 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry $104,300 11
Level II · Qualified too few 1
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a engineering professor make at University of Houston?

In H-1B filings, University of Houston's median base salary for Engineering Professor is $103,450; half of filings fall between $87,900 and $111,250. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does University of Houston sponsor H-1B visas for engineering professors?

Yes. University of Houston filed 12 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 25-1032 (Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary), so this page covers every job title University of Houston filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology