University of New Mexico
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 152 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Albuquerque, NM
At a glance
- University of New Mexico hires entry-level. 50% of its filings are Level I, 2.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 15% of its filings. After that come Medical School Professor and Physician.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 69% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $76,270, median prevailing wage $64,896.
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Percentiles from University of New Mexico's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of New Mexico hires for
Bar: share of University of New Mexico's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 57% of filings (48 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $62,232 | 23 |
| Medical School Professor | $126,247 | 14 |
| Physician | $239,440 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of New Mexico.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 50% of filings
Mid-level · 46% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $61,008 | 51 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $209,959 | 47 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of New Mexico files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,318 | 145 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,368 |
| 25th | $62,400 |
| 50th (median) | $76,270 |
| 75th | $126,247 |
| 90th | $238,569 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,227 | $50,338 | $80,000 | 35 |
| FY2021 | $53,398 | $47,607 | $72,112 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $56,669 | $50,000 | $68,116 | 34 |
| FY2023 | $55,414 | $48,381 | $95,269 | 60 |
| FY2024 | $63,715 | $53,893 | $97,413 | 72 |
| FY2025 | $83,000 | $62,400 | $156,110 | 75 |
| FY2026 | $72,176 | $62,232 | $97,788 | 77 |
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 New Mexico
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $126,247 | $79.3k–$226.3k | 73 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $77,476 | $74.4k–$85.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Albuquerque, NM 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, Medical School Professor and Physician and the main metro areas are Albuquerque, NM, Gallup, NM and Virginia Beach, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of New Mexico sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of New Mexico filed 152 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 New Mexico pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of New Mexico's H-1B filings is $76,270; half of filings fall between $62,400 and $126,247. Bonus and stock are not included.