University of Rhode Island
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 48 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Kingston, RI
At a glance
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 60% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at University of Rhode Island's jobs and locations has a median of $82,131.
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Percentiles from University of Rhode Island's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 75% of filings
Mid-level · 20% 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 | $71,772 | 15 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Rhode Island files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $87,000 | 43 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,801 |
| 25th | $72,843 |
| 50th (median) | $86,349 |
| 75th | $99,531 |
| 90th | $101,766 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,303 | $60,330 | $92,000 | 25 |
| FY2021 | $67,527 | $51,564 | $86,151 | 24 |
| FY2022 | $77,000 | $68,322 | $82,104 | 26 |
| FY2023 | $76,534 | $64,000 | $94,760 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $72,500 | $60,283 | $96,750 | 34 |
| FY2025 | $89,255 | $75,383 | $99,063 | 29 |
| FY2026 | $84,336 | $72,843 | $100,000 | 19 |
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 Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Kingston, RI 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 Mathematics Professor and the main metro areas are Providence, RI, Austin, TX and Salem, OR. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Rhode Island sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Rhode Island filed 48 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 Rhode Island pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Rhode Island's H-1B filings is $86,349; half of filings fall between $72,843 and $99,531. Bonus and stock are not included.