Washington University H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Washington University sponsors H-1B workers. Across 570 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $69,888. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Washington University filed 570 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 8 states between Oct 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $69,888.
- Median offered wage
- $69,888
- Certified filings
- 570
- Work locations
- 8 states
- Distinct roles
- 75
Most-filed roles at Washington University
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 165 | $67,824 |
| Postdoctoral Research | 92 | $63,120 |
| Professor | 80 | $142,500 |
| Instructor | 35 | $80,351 |
| Clinical Fellow | 29 | $84,439 |
| Research | 16 | $56,202 |
| Lecturer | 14 | $63,835 |
| Instructor In Medicine | 10 | $240,000 |
| Bioinformaticist | 10 | $72,895 |
| Statistical Data Analyst | 9 | $68,308 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 9 | $62,941 |
| Bioinformatics Research Analyst | 6 | $57,388 |
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 | 329 | $64,375 |
| Level II — qualified | 194 | $82,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 36 | $173,036 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 11 | $119,127 |
Where Washington University hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 558 | $69,888 |
| California | 3 | $104,552 |
| New York | 3 | $81,893 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $76,046 |
| Washington | 1 | $69,243 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,461 |
| Texas | 1 | $230,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $53,851 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | St. Louis, Missouri | $65,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St Louis, Missouri | $478,655 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Clinical Research Associate | St. Louis, Missouri | $65,640 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St. Louis, Missouri | $105,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Career Counselor | St. Louis, Missouri | $60,021 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | St. Louis, Missouri | $67,824 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Instructor | St Louis, Missouri | $68,182 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Clinical Fellow Associate | St Louis, Missouri | $84,439 | II | Mar 2026 |
| STAFF SCIENTIST | St. Louis, Missouri | $63,120 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St Louis, Missouri | $160,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | ST LOUIS, Missouri | $66,950 | I | Mar 2026 |
| STAFF SCIENTIST | ST LOUIS, Missouri | $63,120 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | ST LOUIS, Missouri | $82,195 | I | Mar 2026 |
| STAFF SCIENTIST | St Louis, Missouri | $59,299 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St Louis, Missouri | $478,655 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Research Assistant | St. Louis, Missouri | $39,998 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Bioinformatics Research Assistant | St Louis, Missouri | $58,240 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St. Louis, Missouri | $237,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| SENIOR LECTURER | ST LOUIS, Missouri | $85,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | St Louis, Missouri | $63,120 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Research Assistant | St Louis, Missouri | $56,000 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | St. Louis, Missouri | $67,824 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St Louis, Missouri | $478,655 | II | Mar 2026 |
| POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | St Louis, Missouri | $67,824 | I | Mar 2026 |
| LECTURER | St Louis, Missouri | $58,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| BIOINFORMATICIST | St Louis, Missouri | $65,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Clinical Fellow Associate | St Louis, Missouri | $84,439 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $63,197 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $70,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $81,893 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $68,182 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St Louis, Missouri | $80,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR I | St. Louis, Missouri | $60,715 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Senior Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $78,662 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $56,202 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Bioinformatics Research Assistant | St Louis, Missouri | $53,851 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $63,120 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Research Assistant | St Louis, Missouri | $45,884 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | St Louis, Missouri | $64,500 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St Louis, Missouri | $234,840 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | ST LOUIS, Missouri | $57,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Research Assistant | ST LOUIS, Missouri | $53,040 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | St Louis, Missouri | $69,784 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Bioinformatics Research Analyst | Hyattsville, Maryland | $53,851 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Project Manager I | St. Louis, Missouri | $84,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Staff Scientist | St Louis, Missouri | $66,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Statistical Analyst II | St Louis, Missouri | $75,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | St Louis, Missouri | $80,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Bioinformaticist | St. Louis, Missouri | $60,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Database Administrator I | St. Louis, Missouri | $80,000 | I | Feb 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–Mar 2026.
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