Last Updated Apr 2026
Albuquerque, NM
27,000 employees
Est. 1889
unm.edu
University of New Mexico — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
University of New Mexico H1B Salaries
University of New Mexico 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
$170k
$290k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 178 | $47,203 | $93,965 | $397,580 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 21 | $43,580 | $75,000 | $94,554 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 17 | $40,768 | $56,368 | $62,000 |
| Lecturer Iii | 13 | $48,796 | $62,400 | $115,000 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 10 | $44,030 | $58,938 | $70,000 |
| Research Scientist 3 | 6 | $48,381 | $56,129 | $67,855 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | $59,590 | $126,247 | $351,200 |
| Data Manager | 5 | $46,134 | $55,994 | $73,590 |
| Research Scientist 2 | 4 | $44,637 | $48,770 | $53,269 |
| Programmer Analyst | 4 | $49,500 | $52,250 | $70,725 |
| Lecturer Ii | 4 | $38,000 | $48,500 | $52,000 |
| Technical Analyst 2 | 4 | $47,112 | $58,219 | $61,641 |
| Research Scientist Ii | 4 | $53,269 | $56,472 | $59,738 |
| Post-Doctoral Fellow | 3 | $53,851 | $62,232 | $62,232 |
| Programmer Analyst 2 | 3 | $64,272 | $66,394 | $72,176 |
| Lecturer | 3 | $48,000 | $52,000 | $70,000 |
| Research Scientist | 3 | $35,000 | $42,420 | $73,653 |
| Research Coordinator | 3 | $39,120 | $44,637 | $44,637 |
| Accountant 2 | 3 | $53,976 | $55,162 | $71,227 |
| Research Scholar | 3 | $75,192 | $75,442 | $85,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | 379 | $26,730 | $66,492 | $472,113 |
| Gallup, New Mexico | 4 | $56,400 | $60,545 | $62,000 |
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | 3 | $126,247 | $218,000 | $351,200 |
| Moffett Field, California | 3 | $75,192 | $75,442 | $85,000 |
| Hampton, Virginia | 2 | $64,736 | $69,163 | $73,590 |
| Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Los Alamos, New Mexico | 1 | $74,984 | $74,984 | $74,984 |
| Aalbuquerque, New Mexico | 1 | $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 |
| Albuqueque, New Mexico | 1 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $52,500 |
| Albuquerque,, New Mexico | 1 | $71,227 | $71,227 | $71,227 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of New Mexico pays a median H-1B salary of $67,362 for sponsored positions, with an average of $91,876. The average prevailing wage across University of New Mexico's filings is $66,401. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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