University of Oklahoma
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 189 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Norman, OK
At a glance
- University of Oklahoma hires entry-level. 84% of its filings are Level I, 4.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Engineering Professor. 12% of its filings. After that come Biochemist and Business Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $78,674, median prevailing wage $54,970.
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Percentiles from University of Oklahoma's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Oklahoma hires for
Bar: share of University of Oklahoma's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 54% of filings (50 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Professor | $102,961 | 23 |
| Biochemist | $53,269 | 16 |
| Business Professor | $152,500 | 12 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $52,000 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Oklahoma.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 84% of filings
Mid-level · 12% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,695 | 159 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $78,553 | 22 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Oklahoma files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma, OK | $78,837 | 188 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 |
| 25th | $61,800 |
| 50th (median) | $78,674 |
| 75th | $95,000 |
| 90th | $106,905 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $54,371 | $45,912 | $75,000 | 59 |
| FY2021 | $67,065 | $51,116 | $85,878 | 87 |
| FY2022 | $64,148 | $51,313 | $85,375 | 84 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $55,100 | $94,070 | 74 |
| FY2024 | $64,480 | $52,500 | $90,661 | 95 |
| FY2025 | $76,695 | $60,000 | $92,000 | 97 |
| FY2026 | $81,374 | $64,875 | $95,000 | 92 |
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 Oklahoma
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $94,000 | $82k–$100.4k | 79 |
| Lecturer | $65,000 | $52k–$100k | 19 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $55,000 | $51.9k–$64.1k | 18 |
| Research Scientist | $87,362 | $79k–$90.7k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Norman, OK and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Biochemist and Business Professor and the main metro areas are Oklahoma, OK and Tulsa, OK. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Oklahoma sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Oklahoma filed 189 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 Oklahoma pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Oklahoma's H-1B filings is $78,674; half of filings fall between $61,800 and $95,000. Bonus and stock are not included.