Last Updated Aug 2026
CULLOWHEE, NC
3,453 employees
Est. 1889
wcu.edu
Western Carolina University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Western Carolina University H1B Salaries
Western Carolina 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)
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$70k
$90k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor-Engineering | 3 | $82,000 | $82,000 | $87,509 |
| Faculty Research Support Specialist | 2 | $63,438 | $63,438 | $63,438 |
| Assistant Professor Of Lighting And Sound Design | 2 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Associate Professor Of Biology | 2 | $67,007 | $67,007 | $67,007 |
| Assistant Professor-Construction Management | 2 | $75,000 | $78,438 | $81,875 |
| Assistant Professor-African History | 2 | $69,000 | $69,000 | $69,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of Sociology | 2 | $58,000 | $58,250 | $58,500 |
| Assistant Professor Of Materials Engineering | 1 | $79,000 | $79,000 | $79,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of Mechanical Engineering | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of Music--Percussion | 1 | $59,500 | $59,500 | $59,500 |
| Assistant Professor Of Nutrition And Dietetics | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of Psychology | 1 | $59,000 | $59,000 | $59,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of Scenic Design | 1 | $58,500 | $58,500 | $58,500 |
| Assistant Professor-Comparative Politics And Intl Relations | 1 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $63,000 |
| Assistant Professor-Computer Science | 1 | $92,000 | $92,000 | $92,000 |
| Assistant Professor-Forensic Chemistry | 1 | $62,000 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Assistant Professor-Hospitality And Tourism | 1 | $93,357 | $93,357 | $93,357 |
| Assistant Professor-Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
| Assistant Professor-Mathematics | 1 | $71,000 | $71,000 | $71,000 |
| Assistant Professor-Natural Resources Conservation & Mgmt | 1 | $66,000 | $66,000 | $66,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullowhee, North Carolina | 43 | $39,500 | $69,000 | $111,993 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | 2 | $90,000 | $94,665 | $99,330 |
| Cullhowee, North Carolina | 1 | $62,000 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Pembroke, North Carolina | 1 | $69,000 | $69,000 | $69,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Western Carolina University pays a median H-1B salary of $69,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $70,359. The average prevailing wage across Western Carolina University's filings is $53,093. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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