Vanderbilt University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 151 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Nashville, TN
At a glance
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 12% of its filings. After that come Biochemist and Research Scientist (Computer Science).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $77,786, median prevailing wage $69,147.
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Percentiles from Vanderbilt University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Vanderbilt University hires for
Bar: share of Vanderbilt University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 58% of filings (47 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $68,912 | 18 |
| Biochemist | $74,106 | 14 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $116,416 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Vanderbilt University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 25% of filings
Mid-level · 34% of filings
Senior · 22% of filings
Expert · 19% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,162 | 38 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $74,100 | 51 |
| Senior · Level III | $87,550 | 33 |
| Expert · Level IV | $127,307 | 29 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Vanderbilt University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $77,643 | 148 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,884 |
| 25th | $67,600 |
| 50th (median) | $77,786 |
| 75th | $105,000 |
| 90th | $137,969 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,674 | $54,203 | $80,610 | 62 |
| FY2021 | $65,000 | $55,940 | $76,664 | 62 |
| FY2022 | $66,000 | $59,260 | $87,500 | 57 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $61,757 | $90,000 | 87 |
| FY2024 | $72,500 | $61,000 | $103,500 | 89 |
| FY2025 | $77,125 | $66,498 | $106,250 | 88 |
| FY2026 | $78,666 | $70,091 | $102,000 | 63 |
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 Vanderbilt University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | $65,640 | $62.2k–$71.7k | 29 |
| Assistant Professor | $130,000 | $118k–$138k | 17 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $80,327 | $75k–$90k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Nashville, TN 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, Biochemist and Research Scientist (Computer Science) and the main metro areas are Nashville, TN, Orlando, FL and San Jose, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Vanderbilt University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Vanderbilt University filed 151 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 Vanderbilt University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Vanderbilt University's H-1B filings is $77,786; half of filings fall between $67,600 and $105,000. Bonus and stock are not included.