Virginia State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 16 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Petersburg, VA
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Percentiles from Virginia State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 31% of filings
Mid-level · 69% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,219 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Virginia State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $73,610 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,221 |
| 25th | $59,250 |
| 50th (median) | $73,610 |
| 75th | $89,476 |
| 90th | $92,500 |
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 Virginia State University
Virginia 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 Petersburg, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Agricultural Technician, Biochemist and Computer Science Professor and the main metro areas are Richmond, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Virginia State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Virginia State University filed 16 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 State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Virginia State University's H-1B filings is $73,610; half of filings fall between $59,250 and $89,476. Bonus and stock are not included.