Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 308 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Blacksburg, VA
- Founded 1872
- 1,300 employees
At a glance
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University hires entry-level. 56% of its filings are Level I, 2.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Engineering Professor. 9% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Chemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 83% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $82,680, median prevailing wage $68,053.
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Percentiles from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University hires for
Bar: share of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 41% of filings (82 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Professor | $111,648 | 28 |
| Medical Scientist | $70,680 | 16 |
| Chemist | $76,810 | 12 |
| Mathematics Professor | $61,000 | 12 |
| Computer Science Professor | $131,580 | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $83,442 | 10 |
| Physicist | $62,878 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 56% of filings
Mid-level · 30% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $88,900 | 133 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,000 | 71 |
| Senior · Level III | $94,673 | 23 |
| Expert · Level IV | $114,704 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VA | $82,000 | 255 |
| Washington, DC | $87,730 | 28 |
| Roanoke, VA | $68,719 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,878 |
| 25th | $68,053 |
| 50th (median) | $82,680 |
| 75th | $106,511 |
| 90th | $130,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $58,682 | $98,993 | 123 |
| FY2021 | $80,000 | $54,906 | $102,000 | 123 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $60,586 | $93,000 | 133 |
| FY2023 | $79,000 | $59,903 | $100,000 | 128 |
| FY2024 | $85,000 | $60,000 | $109,750 | 134 |
| FY2025 | $82,000 | $68,053 | $105,000 | 197 |
| FY2026 | $83,480 | $68,149 | $107,499 | 111 |
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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $107,206 | $100.4k–$115.8k | 38 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $68,053 | $62.9k–$68.1k | 36 |
| Research Scientist | $80,000 | $75k–$100k | 23 |
| Research Associate | $76,123 | $70k–$80k | 21 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State 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 Blacksburg, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Medical Scientist and Chemist and the main metro areas are Blacksburg, VA, Washington, DC and Roanoke, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1872
- Employees
- 1,300
- Website
- vt.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University filed 308 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University's H-1B filings is $82,680; half of filings fall between $68,053 and $106,511. Bonus and stock are not included.