Last Updated Apr 2026
Cambridge, MA
14,600 employees
Est. 1861
mit.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Massachusetts Institute of Technology H1B Salaries
Massachusetts Institute of Technology H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$70k
$160k
$240k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 665 | $50,400 | $78,187 | $880,056 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 585 | $45,432 | $65,000 | $100,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 108 | $80,000 | $136,000 | $342,222 |
| Research Associate | 37 | $53,000 | $73,211 | $131,500 |
| Lecturer | 27 | $51,640 | $83,200 | $166,670 |
| Senior Postdoctoral Associate | 21 | $52,140 | $71,000 | $81,500 |
| Research Engineer | 18 | $60,685 | $98,500 | $148,950 |
| Senior Lecturer | 6 | $92,000 | $189,730 | $225,000 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | $116,606 | $165,000 | $210,500 |
| Principal Research Scientist | 5 | $88,100 | $140,000 | $150,000 |
| Reserch Scientist | 4 | $66,650 | $72,049 | $140,899 |
| Instructor | 3 | $72,000 | $86,000 | $86,000 |
| Sr. Postdoctoral Associate | 3 | $70,297 | $70,298 | $72,000 |
| Assistant Profoessor | 2 | $114,600 | $117,300 | $120,000 |
| Resaerch Scientist | 2 | $75,854 | $77,927 | $80,000 |
| Lecturer And Research Scientist | 1 | $144,760 | $144,760 | $144,760 |
| Comparative Pathologist | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| Irradiation Facilities Engineer | 1 | $104,000 | $104,000 | $104,000 |
| Cle Moore Instructor | 1 | $88,500 | $88,500 | $88,500 |
| Executive Director | 1 | $240,000 | $240,000 | $240,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, Massachusetts | 1,504 | $45,432 | $72,000 | $880,056 |
| Boston, Massachusetts | 2 | $65,000 | $65,975 | $66,950 |
| Westford, Massachusetts | 2 | $75,900 | $80,046 | $84,191 |
| Cambridgeg, Massachusetts | 1 | $72,000 | $72,000 | $72,000 |
| Cambridige, Massachusetts | 1 | $66,950 | $66,950 | $66,950 |
| Cambriege, Massachusetts | 1 | $81,162 | $81,162 | $81,162 |
| Cambrige, Massachusetts | 1 | $91,700 | $91,700 | $91,700 |
| Bedford, Massachusetts | 1 | $73,500 | $73,500 | $73,500 |
| Cleveland, Ohio | 1 | $73,694 | $73,694 | $73,694 |
| Greenbelt, Maryland | 1 | $69,100 | $69,100 | $69,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology pays a median H-1B salary of $72,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $83,887. The average prevailing wage across Massachusetts Institute of Technology's filings is $60,523. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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