University of Massachusetts Lowell
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 42 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Lowell, MA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $86,929, median prevailing wage $62,699.
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Percentiles from University of Massachusetts Lowell's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Massachusetts Lowell files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $87,360 | 41 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,009 |
| 25th | $72,113 |
| 50th (median) | $86,929 |
| 75th | $104,500 |
| 90th | $117,700 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,000 | $82,555 | $95,818 | 23 |
| FY2021 | $76,500 | $56,840 | $87,510 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $84,182 | $70,186 | $95,315 | 26 |
| FY2023 | $85,000 | $67,930 | $98,053 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $65,000 | $57,750 | $96,511 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $79,953 | $68,954 | $93,600 | 25 |
| FY2026 | $95,000 | $81,027 | $115,000 | 17 |
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 Massachusetts Lowell
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $108,730 | $106.1k–$117.3k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Lowell, MA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mathematics Professor, Foreign Language Professor and Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Massachusetts Lowell sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Massachusetts Lowell filed 42 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 Massachusetts Lowell pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Massachusetts Lowell's H-1B filings is $86,929; half of filings fall between $72,113 and $104,500. Bonus and stock are not included.