Washington State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 106 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Pullman, WA
At a glance
- Washington State University hires entry-level. 75% of its filings are Level I, 3.8 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $85,258, median prevailing wage $56,994.
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Percentiles from Washington State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Washington State University hires for
Bar: share of Washington State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 62% of filings (39 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Professor | $104,250 | 12 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $82,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Washington State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 75% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 9% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $83,991 | 79 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $108,877 | 17 |
| Senior · Level III | $90,286 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Washington State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA | $85,258 | 72 |
| Kennewick, WA | $85,476 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $69,962 |
| 50th (median) | $85,258 |
| 75th | $109,729 |
| 90th | $145,291 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,325 | $50,364 | $81,321 | 40 |
| FY2021 | $55,101 | $50,010 | $75,000 | 46 |
| FY2022 | $74,040 | $53,279 | $92,500 | 47 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $62,013 | $97,375 | 61 |
| FY2024 | $81,070 | $67,725 | $107,906 | 54 |
| FY2025 | $85,000 | $63,449 | $110,000 | 66 |
| FY2026 | $86,758 | $77,000 | $106,182 | 40 |
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 Washington State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $95,000 | $85.3k–$110.5k | 36 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $61,000 | $60k–$62k | 13 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $85,000 | $84.3k–$102.5k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Washington State University
Washington 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 Pullman, WA 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, Soil and Plant Scientist and Computer Science Professor and the main metro areas are Pullman, WA, Kennewick, WA and Spokane, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Washington State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Washington State University filed 106 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 Washington State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Washington State University's H-1B filings is $85,258; half of filings fall between $69,962 and $109,729. Bonus and stock are not included.