Western Michigan University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 29 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Kalamazoo, MI
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Percentiles from Western Michigan University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Western Michigan University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI | $67,787 | 29 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,366 |
| 25th | $62,077 |
| 50th (median) | $67,787 |
| 75th | $82,611 |
| 90th | $88,870 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $72,169 | $60,726 | $94,500 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $78,471 | $52,940 | $125,269 | 13 |
| FY2022 | $71,063 | $60,000 | $120,078 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $62,370 | $55,599 | $80,375 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $80,000 | $65,488 | $89,760 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $72,000 | $61,719 | $87,523 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $66,144 | $63,354 | $73,802 | 14 |
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 Western Michigan University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $74,629 | $64k–$84k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Western Michigan University
Western Michigan 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 Kalamazoo, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Education Teacher, Coach and Chemical Engineer and the main metro areas are Kalamazoo, MI. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Western Michigan University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Western Michigan University filed 29 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 Western Michigan University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Western Michigan University's H-1B filings is $67,787; half of filings fall between $62,077 and $82,611. Bonus and stock are not included.