Wayne State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 109 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Detroit, MI
At a glance
- Wayne State University hires entry-level. 68% of its filings are Level I, 3.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical School Professor. 15% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Business Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 87% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $75,600, median prevailing wage $59,970.
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Percentiles from Wayne State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Wayne State University hires for
Bar: share of Wayne State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 75% of filings (34 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $99,474 | 16 |
| Medical Scientist | $65,137 | 15 |
| Business Professor | $165,363 | 10 |
| Engineering Professor | $111,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Wayne State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 68% of filings
Mid-level · 26% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $57,301 | 39 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $70,000 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $75,600 | 109 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,046 |
| 25th | $60,000 |
| 50th (median) | $75,600 |
| 75th | $110,000 |
| 90th | $151,480 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $48,461 | $95,500 | 63 |
| FY2021 | $67,056 | $56,758 | $95,385 | 62 |
| FY2022 | $79,575 | $57,471 | $107,426 | 56 |
| FY2023 | $77,126 | $59,348 | $93,000 | 56 |
| FY2024 | $75,750 | $56,484 | $105,997 | 61 |
| FY2025 | $75,600 | $60,000 | $110,000 | 69 |
| FY2026 | $77,250 | $60,750 | $105,622 | 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 Wayne State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $112,000 | $93.2k–$131.8k | 43 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | $60,000 | $55.7k–$65.1k | 13 |
| Research Associate | $61,000 | $57.2k–$64.7k | 13 |
| Research Assistant | $55,079 | $52.3k–$57.9k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Wayne State University
Wayne 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 Detroit, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical School Professor, Medical Scientist and Business Professor and the main metro areas are Detroit, MI. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Wayne State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Wayne State University filed 109 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 Wayne State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Wayne State University's H-1B filings is $75,600; half of filings fall between $60,000 and $110,000. Bonus and stock are not included.