University of Texas Medical Branch
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 133 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Galveston, TX
At a glance
- University of Texas Medical Branch hires entry-level. 56% of its filings are Level I, 2.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 17% of its filings. After that come Radiologist and Statistician.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $85,000, median prevailing wage $67,558.
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Percentiles from University of Texas Medical Branch's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Texas Medical Branch hires for
Bar: share of University of Texas Medical Branch's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 83% of filings (25 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $71,690 | 23 |
| Radiologist | $440,000 | 18 |
| Statistician | $87,490 | 12 |
| Biological Technician | $52,520 | 12 |
| Physician | $240,000 | 11 |
| Biochemist | $86,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Texas Medical Branch.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 56% of filings
Mid-level · 26% of filings
Senior · 9% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $72,500 | 73 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $310,000 | 34 |
| Senior · Level III | $325,000 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $128,062 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Texas Medical Branch files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $84,943 | 132 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,833 |
| 25th | $69,797 |
| 50th (median) | $85,000 |
| 75th | $210,000 |
| 90th | $440,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $68,917 | $54,762 | $111,562 | 42 |
| FY2021 | $61,390 | $54,507 | $119,750 | 44 |
| FY2022 | $65,846 | $55,702 | $95,000 | 53 |
| FY2023 | $72,562 | $59,966 | $123,407 | 48 |
| FY2024 | $70,476 | $63,616 | $115,000 | 63 |
| FY2025 | $86,000 | $66,433 | $210,000 | 73 |
| FY2026 | $82,717 | $70,188 | $204,750 | 60 |
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 Texas Medical Branch
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $187,371 | $116.7k–$325k | 22 |
| Research Scientist | $68,482 | $65.2k–$70.2k | 18 |
| Biostatistician | $82,408 | $72.1k–$88.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Texas Medical Branch
University of Texas Medical Branch's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Galveston, TX 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, Radiologist and Statistician and the main metro areas are Houston, TX and Pittsburgh, PA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Texas Medical Branch sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch filed 133 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 Texas Medical Branch pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Texas Medical Branch's H-1B filings is $85,000; half of filings fall between $69,797 and $210,000. Bonus and stock are not included.