Professor
H-1B Salary Data · 104 certified filings
$215,751Avg. Salary
$65,650Minimum
$760,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Professor is $215,751 — 78% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 104 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Professor?
The average H-1B salary for Professor is $215,751 based on 104 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $65,650 to $760,000.
$215,751
Average
$65,650
Minimum
$760,000
Maximum
104
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Professor
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $187,812 | 4 |
| University of Utah | $188,750 | 4 |
| Yale University | $335,000 | 3 |
| University of Wisconsin System | $226,482 | 3 |
| Cornell University | $261,093 | 3 |
Section 2
Professor Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $274,262 | 5 |
| Boston, MA | $253,086 | 5 |
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Middle School Social Studies Teacher ($47,729)
Spanish Teacher ($59,293)
Elementary School Special Education Teacher ($57,442)
Science Teacher ($57,912)
Assistant Teaching Professor ($81,921)
Esl Teacher ($57,370)
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science ($93,164)
Math Teacher ($57,916)
Secondary School Teacher ($62,229)
High School Math Teacher ($61,305)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Education. Updated: Q1 FY2025.