Last Updated Apr 2026
East Lansing, MI
14,000 employees
Est. 1855
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Michigan State University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Michigan State University H1B Salaries
Michigan State University 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)
$50k
$140k
$230k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 379 | $39,618 | $91,233 | $270,000 |
| Research Associate | 372 | $37,149 | $53,456 | $89,003 |
| Senior Research Associate | 40 | $39,520 | $54,027 | $96,369 |
| Information Technologist Ii | 31 | $50,242 | $90,121 | $130,117 |
| Information Technologist Iii | 31 | $93,234 | $116,763 | $141,911 |
| Research Assistant I | 26 | $43,095 | $52,864 | $66,319 |
| Specialist-Research | 20 | $47,484 | $62,286 | $110,000 |
| Associate Professor | 19 | $84,000 | $130,000 | $197,096 |
| Extension Educator | 16 | $48,000 | $61,572 | $74,811 |
| Engineer | 16 | $75,000 | $91,750 | $120,000 |
| Instructor | 15 | $38,845 | $50,000 | $155,000 |
| Specialist - Research | 15 | $47,484 | $61,880 | $101,635 |
| Scientist | 14 | $82,000 | $99,304 | $140,400 |
| Specialist-Outreach | 13 | $49,000 | $75,000 | $102,000 |
| Data Resource Analyst | 13 | $66,000 | $70,000 | $80,522 |
| Physicist | 13 | $61,000 | $75,000 | $87,000 |
| Specialist - Teacher | 12 | $52,000 | $82,500 | $88,893 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar - Fixed Term | 11 | $59,160 | $71,635 | $75,000 |
| Information Technologist I | 11 | $45,215 | $62,424 | $89,760 |
| Professor | 11 | $127,000 | $150,000 | $250,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing, Michigan | 1,365 | $32,640 | $72,000 | $416,000 |
| Lansing, Michigan | 39 | $45,215 | $107,267 | $355,000 |
| Grand Rapids, Michigan | 25 | $40,000 | $67,081 | $110,000 |
| Hickory Corners, Michigan | 6 | $50,000 | $59,676 | $72,301 |
| Detroit, Michigan | 4 | $48,671 | $116,589 | $195,000 |
| Flint, Michigan | 4 | $45,833 | $81,500 | $153,272 |
| Frankenmuth, Michigan | 4 | $63,000 | $64,245 | $64,245 |
| Muskegon, Michigan | 3 | $69,501 | $71,934 | $74,811 |
| Berkeley, California | 3 | $71,843 | $89,964 | $96,369 |
| Fremont, Michigan | 3 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,580 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Michigan State University pays a median H-1B salary of $72,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $81,424. The average prevailing wage across Michigan State University's filings is $59,821. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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