Emory University H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Emory University sponsors H-1B workers. Across 467 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $78,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Emory University filed 467 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 7 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $78,000.
- Median offered wage
- $78,000
- Certified filings
- 467
- Work locations
- 7 states
- Distinct roles
- 67
Most-filed roles at Emory University
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 111 | $283,250 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 65 | $65,000 |
| Medical House Staff - Resident | 50 | $74,383 |
| Assistant Academic Research Scientist | 45 | $68,964 |
| Associate Academic Research Scientist | 23 | $72,411 |
| Medical House Staff - Fellow | 21 | $82,168 |
| Research Specialist, Lead | 13 | $53,000 |
| Research Specialist, Senior | 11 | $60,000 |
| Instructor | 10 | $80,000 |
| Senior Associate | 9 | $83,979 |
| Research Specialist | 8 | $44,505 |
| Medical House Staff – Resident | 7 | $76,139 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 173 | $66,492 |
| Level II — qualified | 130 | $199,445 |
| Level III — experienced | 51 | $85,384 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 20 | $107,500 |
Where Emory University hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 461 | $77,092 |
| California | 1 | $86,870 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $123,188 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $95,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $89,211 |
| Virginia | 1 | $66,872 |
| Washington | 1 | $430,500 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor, Research Specialist | Atlanta, Georgia | $80,340 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Medical House Staff - Fellow | Atlanta, Georgia | $88,522 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics | Atlanta, Georgia | $74,999 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $178,795 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Associate | Atlanta, Georgia | $93,469 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $524,500 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $395,274 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Academic Research Scientist | Atlanta, Georgia | $72,315 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Dunwoody, Georgia | $350,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $350,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Dunwoody, Georgia | $431,699 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $431,699 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Research Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $127,473 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Associate Academic Research Scientist | Atlanta, Georgia | $72,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | Atlanta, Georgia | $78,000 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Informatics Analyst II | San Diego, California | $86,870 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Instructor | Atlanta, Georgia | $91,800 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Biostatistician | Atlanta, Georgia | $70,219 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $275,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Associate Professor | Atlanta, Georgia | $140,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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