West Virginia University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 244 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Morgantown
- Founded 1867
- 9,436 employees
At a glance
- West Virginia University hires entry-level. 90% of its filings are Level I, 4.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $100,630, median prevailing wage $53,872.
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Percentiles from West Virginia University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What West Virginia University hires for
Bar: share of West Virginia University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 87% of filings (32 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $100,630 | 169 |
| Engineering Professor | $98,312 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at West Virginia University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 90% of filings
Mid-level · 8% of filings
Senior · 2% 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 | $100,630 | 219 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $98,312 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where West Virginia University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $100,630 | 189 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $80,496 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,417 |
| 25th | $90,563 |
| 50th (median) | $100,630 |
| 75th | $120,765 |
| 90th | $150,946 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $184,795 | $70,000 | $273,133 | 58 |
| FY2021 | $145,000 | $70,000 | $273,000 | 73 |
| FY2022 | $234,039 | $104,250 | $311,335 | 94 |
| FY2023 | $255,085 | $107,617 | $308,158 | 92 |
| FY2024 | $134,439 | $83,124 | $293,604 | 70 |
| FY2025 | $100,630 | $90,563 | $120,765 | 126 |
| FY2026 | $100,630 | $90,563 | $120,574 | 118 |
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 West Virginia University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Endocrinology | $100,630 | $100.6k–$100.6k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About West Virginia University
West Virginia 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 Morgantown, WV 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, Engineering Professor and Statistician and the main metro areas are Morgantown, WV, Hagerstown, MD and Charleston, WV. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1867
- Headquarters
- Morgantown
- Employees
- 9,436
- Website
- wvu.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does West Virginia University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. West Virginia University filed 244 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 West Virginia University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on West Virginia University's H-1B filings is $100,630; half of filings fall between $90,563 and $120,765. Bonus and stock are not included.