University of Montana
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 21 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Missoula, MT
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Percentiles from University of Montana's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 86% of filings
Mid-level · 10% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $55,965 | 18 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Montana files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | $59,420 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,470 |
| 25th | $50,570 |
| 50th (median) | $59,738 |
| 75th | $61,657 |
| 90th | $70,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2023 | $57,323 | $53,000 | $67,884 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $54,560 | $51,433 | $65,693 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $55,925 | $50,357 | $61,310 | 10 |
| FY2026 | $60,000 | $51,830 | $68,500 | 11 |
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.
About University of Montana
University of Montana's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Missoula, MT and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary Education Administrator and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Missoula, MT and Indianapolis, IN. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Montana sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Montana filed 21 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 Montana pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Montana's H-1B filings is $59,738; half of filings fall between $50,570 and $61,657. Bonus and stock are not included.