University of Maryland College Park
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 239 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: College Park, MD
At a glance
- University of Maryland College Park hires entry-level. 67% of its filings are Level I, 3.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Physicist. 13% of its filings. After that come Geographer and Remote Sensing Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 88% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $92,000, median prevailing wage $66,622.
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Percentiles from University of Maryland College Park's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Maryland College Park hires for
Bar: share of University of Maryland College Park's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 48% of filings (63 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physicist | $78,592 | 30 |
| Geographer | $97,969 | 16 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | $107,120 | 12 |
| Computer Science Professor | $193,333 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Maryland College Park.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 67% of filings
Mid-level · 10% of filings
Senior · 21% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $80,000 | 160 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $109,000 | 23 |
| Senior · Level III | $107,120 | 51 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Maryland College Park files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $91,208 | 225 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,932 |
| 25th | $73,801 |
| 50th (median) | $92,000 |
| 75th | $112,611 |
| 90th | $133,184 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,575 | $62,413 | $91,876 | 132 |
| FY2021 | $77,339 | $60,913 | $99,819 | 126 |
| FY2022 | $79,055 | $68,761 | $91,547 | 104 |
| FY2023 | $86,959 | $65,000 | $105,653 | 156 |
| FY2024 | $90,000 | $76,677 | $114,338 | 111 |
| FY2025 | $93,100 | $74,789 | $111,227 | 139 |
| FY2026 | $87,640 | $73,000 | $113,908 | 100 |
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 Maryland College Park
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Associate | $66,587 | $62.7k–$76.3k | 44 |
| Assistant Professor | $122,168 | $103.6k–$180.4k | 40 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | $101,000 | $83k–$107.7k | 27 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $78,592 | $67k–$83.3k | 25 |
| Assistant Research Professor | $100,230 | $95k–$107.1k | 21 |
| Faculty Specialist | $108,885 | $80.2k–$113.8k | 15 |
| Visiting Assistant Research Scientist | $104,560 | $74.8k–$112k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland College Park's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in College Park, MD and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physicist, Geographer and Remote Sensing Scientist and the main metro areas are Washington, DC, Boston, MA and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Maryland College Park sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Maryland College Park filed 239 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 Maryland College Park pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Maryland College Park's H-1B filings is $92,000; half of filings fall between $73,801 and $112,611. Bonus and stock are not included.