Washington University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 711 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: St. Louis County, St. Louis
- Founded 1853
- 16,902 employees (2020)
At a glance
- Washington University hires entry-level. 57% of its filings are Level I, 2.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 50% of its filings. After that come Medical School Professor and Molecular and Cellular Biologist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 91% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,000, median prevailing wage $60,715.
- 7th among the largest filers in its industry. Washington University's median ($70,000) is below Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan.
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Percentiles from Washington University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Washington University hires for
Bar: share of Washington University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 78% of filings (71 occupations in total).
Show all 10 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $68,000 | 357 |
| Medical School Professor | $240,000 | 65 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $63,120 | 40 |
| Physician | $84,439 | 20 |
| Data Scientist | $76,746 | 14 |
| Research Manager (Natural Sciences) | $62,941 | 13 |
| Biochemist | $63,384 | 13 |
| Physicist | $84,989 | 11 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $240,000 | 11 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $60,330 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Washington University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 57% of filings
Mid-level · 36% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 2% 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 | $64,736 | 403 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $83,582 | 255 |
| Senior · Level III | $166,000 | 40 |
| Expert · Level IV | $80,000 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Washington University vs. industry peers
University Of Florida$96,000
The Leland Stanford, Jr University$86,940
Mayo Clinic$85,266
The University of Iowa$84,100
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania$81,464
University of Michigan$72,097
Washington University$70,000
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 6113).
Where Washington University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $70,000 | 698 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,235 |
| 25th | $63,120 |
| 50th (median) | $70,000 |
| 75th | $89,165 |
| 90th | $218,540 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $57,456 | $53,172 | $75,000 | 189 |
| FY2021 | $60,000 | $55,592 | $88,426 | 202 |
| FY2022 | $62,700 | $57,000 | $77,000 | 239 |
| FY2023 | $62,171 | $57,204 | $75,000 | 239 |
| FY2024 | $66,526 | $61,428 | $80,372 | 342 |
| FY2025 | $70,884 | $63,195 | $90,000 | 419 |
| FY2026 | $69,432 | $63,120 | $85,071 | 292 |
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 University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | $66,919 | $63.1k–$69.9k | 167 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $63,120 | $63.1k–$65.7k | 111 |
| Assistant Professor | $135,456 | $103.5k–$222k | 92 |
| Instructor | $81,800 | $71.9k–$92.5k | 55 |
| Senior Scientist | $71,596 | $69.9k–$78k | 38 |
| Clinical Fellow Associate | $84,882 | $82.8k–$88.1k | 32 |
| Research Assistant | $56,101 | $53k–$56.3k | 18 |
| Lecturer | $60,330 | $57.4k–$67.5k | 14 |
| Instructor in Medicine | $240,000 | $198.6k–$240k | 12 |
| Bioinformaticist | $71,250 | $64.1k–$87.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Washington University
Washington 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 St. Louis, MO 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, Medical School Professor and Molecular and Cellular Biologist and the main metro areas are St. Louis, MO, New York, NY and Boston, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1853
- Headquarters
- St. Louis County, St. Louis
- Employees
- 16,902 (2020)
- Website
- washu.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Washington University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Washington University filed 711 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 University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Washington University's H-1B filings is $70,000; half of filings fall between $63,120 and $89,165. Bonus and stock are not included.