Last Updated Apr 2026
Bowling Green, KY
2,200 employees
Est. 1906
wku.edu
Western Kentucky University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Western Kentucky University H1B Salaries
Western Kentucky 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 (2025)
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$80k
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 23 | $44,400 | $60,000 | $115,008 |
| Instructor | 5 | $39,204 | $39,260 | $50,508 |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering | 4 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Economics | 3 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Psychology | 3 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $61,000 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 3 | $71,586 | $81,480 | $84,560 |
| Assistant Professor, Child Studies | 2 | $52,008 | $52,008 | $52,008 |
| Assistant Professor, Chemistry | 2 | $60,000 | $60,250 | $60,500 |
| Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences | 2 | $65,000 | $65,002 | $65,004 |
| Specialist, Budget-University Libraries | 2 | $53,076 | $53,568 | $54,060 |
| Assistant Professor, Finance | 2 | $144,000 | $144,000 | $144,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of Economics | 1 | $85,008 | $85,008 | $85,008 |
| Assistant Professor, Biology | 1 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $63,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Chinese | 1 | $44,920 | $44,920 | $44,920 |
| Assistant Professor Of Biology | 1 | $62,448 | $62,448 | $62,448 |
| Assistant Coach, Softball | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Architecture | 1 | $70,008 | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Assistant Professor, Agriculture | 1 | $62,118 | $62,118 | $62,118 |
| Assistant Professor Animal Science | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Assistant Professor Organizational Psychology | 1 | $65,004 | $65,004 | $65,004 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | 80 | $39,204 | $60,800 | $144,000 |
| Bowing Green, Kentucky | 1 | $107,500 | $107,500 | $107,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Western Kentucky University pays a median H-1B salary of $61,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $67,146. The average prevailing wage across Western Kentucky University's filings is $48,727. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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