University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 32 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Milwaukee, WI
At a glance
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hires entry-level. 97% of its filings are Level I, 5.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 91% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $75,671, median prevailing wage $60,005.
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Percentiles from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 97% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,671 | 30 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | $75,671 | 32 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,444 |
| 25th | $62,034 |
| 50th (median) | $75,671 |
| 75th | $95,755 |
| 90th | $158,433 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | $68,398 | $60,000 | $75,332 | 13 |
| FY2022 | $82,250 | $70,000 | $90,000 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $66,000 | $88,095 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $78,250 | $65,754 | $109,995 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $79,000 | $74,086 | $95,105 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $63,800 | $60,935 | $97,706 | 17 |
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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $97,706 | $94.3k–$148.6k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Milwaukee, WI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Computer Science Professor, Medical School Professor and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Milwaukee, WI. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee filed 32 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's H-1B filings is $75,671; half of filings fall between $62,034 and $95,755. Bonus and stock are not included.