Last Updated Apr 2026
Aurora, CO
8,314 employees
Est. 1876
colorado.edu
University of Colorado Boulder — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
University of Colorado Boulder H1B Salaries
University of Colorado Boulder 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)
$30k
$170k
$290k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 240 | $34,860 | $100,000 | $586,919,840 |
| Research Associate | 200 | $37,794 | $62,000 | $1,624,012 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 67 | $39,259 | $49,476 | $90,979 |
| Professional Research Assistant | 53 | $33,696 | $47,029 | $85,000 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 50 | $44,512 | $54,019 | $71,053 |
| Research Instructor | 49 | $47,424 | $61,318 | $91,957 |
| Instructor | 47 | $45,074 | $62,000 | $193,500 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 44 | $45,217 | $56,000 | $96,000 |
| Senior Research Associate | 23 | $50,482 | $80,073 | $155,000 |
| Associate Professor | 22 | $70,147 | $127,079 | $330,000 |
| Assistant Research Professor | 17 | $56,100 | $85,000 | $120,000 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow/Trainee | 15 | $54,829 | $57,054 | $73,000 |
| Research Associate (Environmental Scientist) | 14 | $68,349 | $75,558 | $82,496 |
| Research Services Sr. Professional | 13 | $47,112 | $56,992 | $73,902 |
| Senior Professional Research Assistant | 13 | $46,426 | $55,000 | $81,955 |
| Fellow | 12 | $66,602 | $68,994 | $70,512 |
| Research Scientist | 12 | $57,054 | $65,208 | $83,866 |
| Research Associate (Physicist) | 12 | $60,000 | $83,992 | $120,200 |
| Research Services Professional | 12 | $36,000 | $49,473 | $60,590 |
| Research Associate (Postdoc) | 11 | $43,562 | $47,476 | $68,200 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, Colorado | 848 | $29,900 | $75,043 | $10,737,636 |
| Aurora, Colorado | 788 | $33,696 | $64,095 | $586,919,840 |
| Denver, Colorado | 161 | $34,860 | $79,926 | $220,293 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | 50 | $43,794 | $72,250 | $155,133 |
| Grand Junction, Colorado | 4 | $75,000 | $89,934 | $93,344 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | 3 | $88,637 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
| Bentonville, Arkansas | 3 | $113,644 | $118,189 | $122,917 |
| Parker, Colorado | 2 | $96,554 | $109,408 | $122,262 |
| Auora, Colorado | 2 | $57,054 | $73,527 | $90,000 |
| Round Rock, Texas | 2 | $60,590 | $61,308 | $62,026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Colorado Boulder pays a median H-1B salary of $70,512 for sponsored positions, with an average of $400,356. The average prevailing wage across University of Colorado Boulder's filings is $64,499. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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