Last Updated Apr 2026
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6,086 employees
Est. 1873
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Vanderbilt University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Vanderbilt University H1B Salaries
Vanderbilt 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)
$40k
$130k
$220k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | 110 | $42,000 | $58,608 | $84,000 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 50 | $50,000 | $70,250 | $110,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 39 | $70,000 | $125,000 | $175,000 |
| Research Instructor | 28 | $49,000 | $67,551 | $90,000 |
| Research Fellow | 15 | $43,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar, Research | 15 | $40,000 | $47,362 | $50,000 |
| Senior Lecturer | 15 | $54,371 | $71,965 | $105,000 |
| Staff Scientist | 13 | $50,112 | $75,000 | $87,125 |
| Drug Discovery Scientist | 11 | $70,000 | $77,588 | $97,603 |
| Research Scientist | 11 | $48,000 | $115,000 | $151,566 |
| Senior Research Assistant | 8 | $48,547 | $56,160 | $110,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of The Practice | 8 | $72,509 | $105,000 | $119,000 |
| Research Engineer | 7 | $43,888 | $72,500 | $90,000 |
| Research Assistant | 6 | $39,000 | $50,409 | $55,182 |
| Assistant Professor Of Management | 6 | $192,900 | $260,450 | $265,000 |
| Application Developer | 5 | $70,000 | $78,000 | $94,000 |
| Senior Research Specialist | 5 | $61,000 | $71,080 | $75,409 |
| Data Analyst | 4 | $65,000 | $76,050 | $80,000 |
| Research Assistant Ii | 4 | $38,646 | $41,850 | $46,000 |
| Senior Research Engineer | 4 | $88,000 | $110,234 | $117,539 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | 538 | $28,621 | $70,000 | $265,000 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | 9 | $45,000 | $75,000 | $103,000 |
| Maitland, Florida | 2 | $63,000 | $66,591 | $70,183 |
| Santa Clara, California | 2 | $90,000 | $92,741 | $95,481 |
| Billerica, Massachusetts | 1 | $96,283 | $96,283 | $96,283 |
| Nashville, Colorado | 1 | $57,300 | $57,300 | $57,300 |
| New Castle, Delaware | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 |
| Nashvilee, Tennessee | 1 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $52,500 |
| Coralville, Iowa | 1 | $86,569 | $86,569 | $86,569 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vanderbilt University pays a median H-1B salary of $70,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $78,144. The average prevailing wage across Vanderbilt University's filings is $64,486. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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