University of Michigan
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 916 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Ann Arbor
- Founded 1817
- 24,605 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University of Michigan hires entry-level. 71% of its filings are Level I, 3.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 14% of its filings. After that come Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 89% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $72,097, median prevailing wage $60,424.
- 6th among the largest filers in its industry. University of Michigan's median ($72,097) is below The University of Iowa and Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania and above Washington University.
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Percentiles from University of Michigan's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Michigan hires for
Bar: share of University of Michigan's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 53% of filings (114 occupations in total).
Show all 24 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $65,776 | 127 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $65,640 | 115 |
| Biochemist | $65,640 | 44 |
| Data Scientist | $77,000 | 38 |
| Medical School Professor | $145,307 | 31 |
| Engineering Professor | $126,500 | 30 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $66,294 | 28 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $60,282 | 27 |
| Statistician | $73,130 | 24 |
| Mathematics Professor | $72,100 | 23 |
| Research Manager (Natural Sciences) | $66,191 | 20 |
| Software Developer (Non-R&D) | $97,647 | 19 |
| Biological Technician | $48,610 | 19 |
| Physicist | $73,886 | 18 |
| Mechanical Engineer (R&D) | $66,000 | 17 |
| Materials Scientist | $62,232 | 17 |
| Biology Professor | $128,000 | 16 |
| Computer Science Professor | $120,000 | 15 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $71,000 | 14 |
| Business Professor | $145,000 | 13 |
| Chemist | $68,000 | 11 |
| Transportation Planner | $72,141 | 11 |
| Software Developer (R&D) | $99,511 | 10 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,527 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Michigan.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 71% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 4% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,000 | 517 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $82,600 | 115 |
| Senior · Level III | $86,861 | 70 |
| Expert · Level IV | $103,732 | 31 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
University of Michigan vs. industry peers
University Of Florida$96,000
The Leland Stanford, Jr University$86,940
Mayo Clinic$85,266
The University of Iowa$84,100
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania$81,464
University of Michigan$72,097
Washington University$70,000
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 6113).
Where University of Michigan files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $72,000 | 851 |
| Detroit, MI | $80,000 | 33 |
| Flint, MI | $75,500 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,007 |
| 25th | $63,718 |
| 50th (median) | $72,097 |
| 75th | $89,141 |
| 90th | $128,993 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $61,376 | $53,460 | $79,035 | 404 |
| FY2021 | $60,008 | $53,896 | $75,617 | 419 |
| FY2022 | $62,000 | $54,840 | $82,000 | 488 |
| FY2023 | $64,136 | $57,000 | $86,000 | 498 |
| FY2024 | $67,881 | $60,913 | $85,000 | 524 |
| FY2025 | $71,732 | $62,983 | $88,300 | 538 |
| FY2026 | $72,914 | $65,000 | $90,142 | 378 |
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 Michigan
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | $63,195 | $62k–$66.2k | 270 |
| Assistant Professor | $127,891 | $98.3k–$137k | 86 |
| Research Investigator | $72,891 | $70.9k–$77.2k | 74 |
| Leo Lecturer | $68,060 | $56.9k–$77.2k | 38 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | $200,000 | $172.5k–$221.8k | 31 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | $90,000 | $83.4k–$98.2k | 29 |
| Research Lab Specialist Senior | $71,000 | $68k–$73.1k | 28 |
| Research Lab Specialist Intermediate | $61,772 | $58.9k–$63.9k | 27 |
| Research Lab Specialist Associate | $49,995 | $47k–$53.7k | 22 |
| Research Area Specialist Intermediate | $68,000 | $64.5k–$74.1k | 13 |
| Clinical Instructor | $98,134 | $96.4k–$105k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Michigan
University of Michigan's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Ann Arbor, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Ann Arbor, MI, Detroit, MI and Flint, MI. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1817
- Headquarters
- Ann Arbor
- Employees
- 24,605 (2020)
- Website
- umich.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Michigan sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Michigan filed 916 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 Michigan pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Michigan's H-1B filings is $72,097; half of filings fall between $63,718 and $89,141. Bonus and stock are not included.