Last Updated Apr 2026
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Virginia Tech — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Virginia Tech H1B Salaries
Virginia Tech 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 (2025)
$40k
$110k
$180k+
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 212 | $60,500 | $95,481 | $230,000 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 117 | $43,451 | $55,000 | $87,975 |
| Research Associate | 69 | $46,000 | $63,000 | $120,000 |
| Research Scientist | 56 | $48,300 | $74,500 | $144,789 |
| Instructor | 37 | $40,000 | $52,000 | $79,387 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 33 | $65,000 | $89,250 | $144,200 |
| Rotating Intern | 20 | $28,000 | $40,734 | $52,000 |
| Collegiate Assistant Professor | 17 | $65,000 | $90,000 | $130,000 |
| Senior Research Associate | 15 | $55,000 | $74,388 | $130,000 |
| Sr. Research Associate | 10 | $58,000 | $59,276 | $87,000 |
| Data Analyst | 9 | $65,000 | $70,000 | $74,550 |
| Professor | 9 | $118,000 | $186,300 | $265,000 |
| Associate Professor | 9 | $85,000 | $114,824 | $181,647 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 6 | $120,000 | $126,500 | $140,000 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 6 | $50,000 | $56,073 | $145,000 |
| Assistant Professor - Computer Science | 6 | $128,813 | $131,228 | $133,024 |
| Java Developer | 6 | $82,000 | $95,911 | $117,203 |
| Postdoctoral Associate - Mathematics | 5 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $61,200 |
| Application Analyst | 5 | $62,000 | $75,733 | $78,190 |
| Cloud Engineer | 5 | $80,000 | $91,685 | $106,090 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, Virginia | 861 | $32,000 | $80,000 | $300,000 |
| Roanoke, Virginia | 36 | $38,894 | $60,714 | $144,200 |
| Leesburg, Virginia | 35 | $28,000 | $46,000 | $155,000 |
| Arlington, Virginia | 13 | $60,000 | $91,980 | $270,300 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | 11 | $61,173 | $95,000 | $361,364 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 10 | $51,251 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Hampton, Virginia | 8 | $45,000 | $70,961 | $94,000 |
| Suffolk, Virginia | 4 | $46,000 | $55,250 | $101,540 |
| Phoenix, Arizona | 3 | $120,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
| Alton, Virginia | 3 | $84,884 | $110,376 | $114,704 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia Tech pays a median H-1B salary of $78,190 for sponsored positions, with an average of $84,880. The average prevailing wage across Virginia Tech's filings is $61,168. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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