Last Updated Apr 2026
Morgantown, WV
6,827 employees
Est. 1867
wvu.edu
Higher Education — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Higher Education H1B Salaries
Higher Education 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)
$60k
$150k
$240k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 222 | $39,260 | $174,383 | $624,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Neurology) | 20 | $53,187 | $230,198 | $425,000 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 18 | $49,200 | $85,000 | $100,188 |
| Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) | 14 | $100,630 | $100,630 | $255,709 |
| Assistant Professor (Pediatrics) | 13 | $80,496 | $197,252 | $247,450 |
| Assistant Professor (Hospital Medicine) | 13 | $100,006 | $100,630 | $293,604 |
| Assistant Professor (Psychiatry) | 12 | $72,571 | $240,095 | $360,024 |
| Assistant Professor (Hematology/Oncology) | 11 | $120,765 | $120,765 | $421,878 |
| Assistant Professor (Gastroenterology) | 11 | $120,765 | $389,514 | $700,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Nephrology) | 10 | $100,630 | $100,630 | $255,085 |
| Teaching Assistant Professor | 10 | $45,000 | $67,500 | $95,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Rheumatology) | 9 | $80,496 | $100,630 | $250,308 |
| Assistant Professor (Pulmonary/Critical Care) | 8 | $80,496 | $238,445 | $483,677 |
| Assistant Professor (Internal Medicine) | 8 | $100,630 | $225,674 | $384,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Interventional Cardiology) | 8 | $60,000 | $120,380 | $120,765 |
| Assistant Professor (Hospitalist) | 8 | $100,630 | $100,630 | $293,604 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 7 | $40,000 | $60,000 | $100,000 |
| Research Associate | 7 | $58,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Mining Engineering) | 6 | $98,000 | $98,000 | $98,312 |
| Assistant Professor (Neonatology) | 6 | $80,496 | $90,563 | $90,563 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, West Virginia | 607 | $38,000 | $100,630 | $600,000 |
| Martinsburg, West Virginia | 58 | $72,571 | $212,948 | $872,000 |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 53 | $84,531 | $190,357 | $700,000 |
| Beckley, West Virginia | 23 | $36,842 | $73,000 | $168,652 |
| Parkersburg, West Virginia | 20 | $49,265 | $161,013 | $400,000 |
| Wheeling, West Virginia | 8 | $120,765 | $174,899 | $950,000 |
| Weston, West Virginia | 6 | $161,013 | $224,888 | $360,024 |
| Fairmont, West Virginia | 6 | $90,563 | $197,500 | $449,754 |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 5 | $239,352 | $348,683 | $500,000 |
| Keyser, West Virginia | 5 | $40,440 | $55,070 | $460,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Higher Education pays a median H-1B salary of $110,427 for sponsored positions, with an average of $161,732. The average prevailing wage across Higher Education's filings is $68,479. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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