University of Michigan Foreign Language Professor salary
Based on 27 H-1B filings by University of Michigan, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Foreign Language Instructor, Assistant Professor of Spanish
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $51,000 |
| 25th | $54,570 |
| 50th (median) | $60,282 |
| 75th | $75,787 |
| 90th | $83,200 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $53,701 | $51,000 | $58,042 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $60,411 | $51,000 | $60,865 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $53,382 | $52,658 | $60,860 | 10 |
| FY2025 | $58,434 | $55,080 | $71,953 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $67,075 | $55,616 | $77,159 | 10 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a foreign language professor make at University of Michigan?
In H-1B filings, University of Michigan's median base salary for Foreign Language Professor is $60,282; half of filings fall between $54,570 and $75,787. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does University of Michigan sponsor H-1B visas for foreign language professors?
Yes. University of Michigan filed 27 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 25-1124 (Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary), so this page covers every job title University of Michigan 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