University of Minnesota
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 416 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Minneapolis
- Founded 1851
- 18,624 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University of Minnesota hires entry-level. 62% of its filings are Level I, 3.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 14% of its filings. After that come Medical School Professor and Medical Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 71% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $72,707, median prevailing wage $62,982.
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Percentiles from University of Minnesota's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Minnesota hires for
Bar: share of University of Minnesota's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 53% of filings (86 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $67,038 | 60 |
| Medical School Professor | $63,900 | 51 |
| Medical Scientist | $68,791 | 23 |
| Engineering Professor | $108,150 | 21 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $68,585 | 15 |
| Chemist | $67,496 | 14 |
| Veterinarian | $54,116 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Minnesota.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 62% of filings
Mid-level · 23% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $66,068 | 242 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $82,400 | 91 |
| Senior · Level III | $82,798 | 40 |
| Expert · Level IV | $100,006 | 19 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Minnesota files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,800 | 377 |
| Duluth, MN | $68,435 | 28 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,285 |
| 25th | $62,759 |
| 50th (median) | $72,707 |
| 75th | $93,207 |
| 90th | $121,988 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $51,000 | $81,106 | 216 |
| FY2021 | $60,008 | $53,000 | $90,000 | 201 |
| FY2022 | $67,403 | $55,000 | $89,565 | 197 |
| FY2023 | $69,462 | $56,529 | $84,913 | 238 |
| FY2024 | $72,363 | $60,798 | $85,733 | 198 |
| FY2025 | $72,037 | $63,213 | $98,000 | 233 |
| FY2026 | $74,235 | $61,842 | $91,167 | 183 |
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 Minnesota
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $99,000 | $76.6k–$124.6k | 108 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,058 | $61k–$65k | 54 |
| Post Doctoral Associate | $61,008 | $56.9k–$63.1k | 26 |
| Research Professional 5 | $71,431 | $68.4k–$76k | 12 |
| Researcher 5 | $71,490 | $61.9k–$79.7k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Minneapolis, MN and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical School Professor and Medical Scientist and the main metro areas are Minneapolis, MN, Duluth, MN and Rochester, MN. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1851
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis
- Employees
- 18,624 (2020)
- Website
- twin-cities.umn.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Minnesota sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Minnesota filed 416 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 Minnesota pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Minnesota's H-1B filings is $72,707; half of filings fall between $62,759 and $93,207. Bonus and stock are not included.