University of Southern Mississippi
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 18 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Hattiesburg, MS
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Percentiles from University of Southern Mississippi's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 78% of filings
Mid-level · 17% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $63,000 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Southern Mississippi files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | $63,000 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,590 |
| 25th | $56,450 |
| 50th (median) | $65,175 |
| 75th | $80,785 |
| 90th | $98,021 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | $63,500 | $53,000 | $109,583 | 18 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $65,500 | $55,000 | $80,255 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $76,471 | $62,573 | $97,822 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $65,175 | $53,275 | $80,785 | 14 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 4 |
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 Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Hattiesburg, MS and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Engineering Professor and Social and Community Service Manager and the main metro areas are Hattiesburg, MS and Gulfport, MS. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Southern Mississippi sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Southern Mississippi filed 18 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 Southern Mississippi pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Southern Mississippi's H-1B filings is $65,175; half of filings fall between $56,450 and $80,785. Bonus and stock are not included.