University of Rochester
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 328 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Rochester
- Founded 1850
- 1,225 employees
At a glance
- University of Rochester hires entry-level. 51% of its filings are Level I, 2.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Registered Nurse. 29% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Physicist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 86% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $85,155, median prevailing wage $64,875.
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Percentiles from University of Rochester's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Rochester hires for
Bar: share of University of Rochester's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 66% of filings (67 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $90,605 | 95 |
| Medical Scientist | $62,500 | 49 |
| Physicist | $80,000 | 13 |
| Surgeon | $115,128 | 11 |
| Medical Technologist | $69,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Rochester.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 51% of filings
Mid-level · 41% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,727 | 168 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $91,582 | 135 |
| Senior · Level III | $200,000 | 17 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Rochester files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | $85,000 | 319 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $67,000 |
| 50th (median) | $85,155 |
| 75th | $100,000 |
| 90th | $200,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,000 | $55,000 | $113,250 | 86 |
| FY2021 | $74,545 | $57,509 | $120,500 | 88 |
| FY2022 | $93,636 | $59,717 | $210,000 | 95 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $60,000 | $140,000 | 125 |
| FY2024 | $70,000 | $60,000 | $100,000 | 109 |
| FY2025 | $87,649 | $69,597 | $99,299 | 214 |
| FY2026 | $78,074 | $65,000 | $100,000 | 114 |
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 Rochester
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glide Team Registered Nurse 2 Inpatient | $91,125 | $86.3k–$94.3k | 88 |
| Assistant Professor | $110,000 | $83k–$189k | 45 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,300 | $60k–$65k | 23 |
| Staff Scientist | $62,296 | $60k–$63k | 15 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $65,000 | $60k–$71.3k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Rochester
University of Rochester's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Rochester, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Registered Nurse, Medical Scientist and Physicist and the main metro areas are Rochester, NY, Corning, NY and Olean, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1850
- Headquarters
- Rochester
- Employees
- 1,225
- Website
- rochester.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Rochester sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Rochester filed 328 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 Rochester pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Rochester's H-1B filings is $85,155; half of filings fall between $67,000 and $100,000. Bonus and stock are not included.