W.m. Rice University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 166 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Houston, TX
At a glance
- W.m. Rice University hires entry-level. 42% of its filings are Level I, 2.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Physicist. 8% of its filings. After that come Materials Scientist and Computer Science Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $74,940, median prevailing wage $66,291.
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Percentiles from W.m. Rice University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What W.m. Rice University hires for
Bar: share of W.m. Rice University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 52% of filings (57 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physicist | $63,500 | 14 |
| Materials Scientist | $63,500 | 12 |
| Computer Science Professor | $130,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at W.m. Rice University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 42% of filings
Mid-level · 21% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 23% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $64,938 | 70 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,117 | 35 |
| Senior · Level III | $105,545 | 22 |
| Expert · Level IV | $125,000 | 39 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where W.m. Rice University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $74,592 | 163 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $57,500 |
| 25th | $64,906 |
| 50th (median) | $74,940 |
| 75th | $106,308 |
| 90th | $142,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $58,000 | $50,000 | $72,000 | 81 |
| FY2021 | $66,197 | $56,684 | $79,363 | 80 |
| FY2022 | $75,750 | $58,225 | $108,750 | 66 |
| FY2023 | $68,604 | $60,000 | $93,250 | 71 |
| FY2024 | $72,000 | $61,000 | $103,000 | 81 |
| FY2025 | $74,000 | $64,362 | $105,000 | 113 |
| FY2026 | $78,000 | $65,000 | $110,214 | 53 |
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 W.m. Rice University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,421 | $57.8k–$66k | 32 |
| Assistant Professor | $130,000 | $117.6k–$136.5k | 27 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $64,938 | $60k–$72.3k | 26 |
| Research Scientist | $69,974 | $67.5k–$75.8k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About W.m. Rice University
W.m. Rice 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 Houston, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physicist, Materials Scientist and Computer Science Professor and the main metro areas are Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA and San Antonio, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does W.m. Rice University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. W.m. Rice University filed 166 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 W.m. Rice University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on W.m. Rice University's H-1B filings is $74,940; half of filings fall between $64,906 and $106,308. Bonus and stock are not included.