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The University of Tennessee: green card (PERM) sponsorship
The University of Tennessee filed 23 PERM labor certification applications decided in fiscal years 2024–2026; certified: 22. Median offered salary $77,000; median time from filing to certification: 476 days.
PERM applications23
Certified22
Median offered salary$77,000
Median days to certification476
Already working for the employer100%
Employees (as filed)30,395
In business since1794
Employer addressKnoxville, TN
H-1B salaries at The University of Tennessee →
Job titles
| Job title | PERM applications | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 11 | $79,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Analytics | 1 | $110,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Biology | 1 | $50,000 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | $90,000 |
| Assistant Professor Evaluation, Statistics, and Methodology | 1 | $75,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Finance | 1 | $150,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Cyber Security | 1 | $90,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Mathematics | 1 | $75,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Marketing | 1 | $175,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Data Analytics | 1 | — |
| Assistant Professor in Child & Family Studies | 1 | $60,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Counselor Education | 1 | $75,000 |
| Lecturer | 1 | $75,000 |
Work sites
Occupations
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary3
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary2
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary2
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary2
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary2
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary1
- History Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary1
Latest decisions
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Decided | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of Marketing | $175,000–$195,000 | Knoxville, TN | Mar 27, 2025 | Jun 3, 2026 | Certified | 433 |
| Assistant Professor of Mathematics | $75,000–$85,000 | Chattanooga, TN | Feb 18, 2025 | May 12, 2026 | Certified | 448 |
| Assistant Professor of Cyber Security | $90,000 | Chattanooga, TN | Nov 26, 2024 | Apr 2, 2026 | Certified | 492 |
| Assistant Professor of Finance | $150,000–$180,000 | Chattanooga, TN | Oct 29, 2024 | Mar 11, 2026 | Certified | 498 |
| Assistant Professor | $79,000–$90,000 | Knoxville, TN | Sep 26, 2024 | Feb 7, 2026 | Certified | 499 |
| Assistant Professor Evaluation, Statistics, and Methodology | $75,000–$95,000 | Knoxville, TN | Jul 17, 2024 | Dec 8, 2025 | Certified, expired | 509 |
| Assistant Professor of Biology | $50,000–$60,000 | Pulaski, TN | Jun 5, 2024 | Sep 26, 2025 | Certified | 478 |
| Assistant Professor | $70,000–$85,000 | Knoxville, TN | Jun 4, 2024 | Sep 26, 2025 | Certified | 479 |
| Assistant Professor | $95,000–$100,000 | Knoxville, TN | Apr 15, 2024 | Aug 4, 2025 | Certified | 476 |
| Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Analytics | $110,000–$120,000 | Chattanooga, TN | Jan 18, 2024 | May 30, 2025 | Certified | 498 |
| Assistant Professor | $60,000–$70,000 | Martin, TN | Dec 19, 2023 | May 5, 2025 | Certified | 503 |
| Assistant Professor | $60,000–$70,000 | Martin, TN | Dec 19, 2023 | May 1, 2025 | Certified | 499 |
| Associate Professor | $90,000–$100,000 | Chattanooga, TN | Aug 28, 2023 | Dec 3, 2024 | Certified, expired | 463 |
| Assistant Professor | $90,000–$120,000 | Knoxville, TN | Aug 28, 2023 | Dec 3, 2024 | Certified, expired | 463 |
| Assistant Professor | $70,000–$85,000 | Knoxville, TN | Aug 3, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | Certified, expired | 475 |
| Assistant Professor | $75,000–$90,000 | Knoxville, TN | Aug 1, 2023 | Nov 19, 2024 | Certified, expired | 476 |
| Assistant Professor of Counselor Education | $75,000–$85,000 | Knoxville, TN | Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | Certified | 396 |
| Lecturer | $75,000–$115,000 | Knoxville, TN | Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | Certified | 404 |
| Assistant Professor | $150,000–$180,000 | Knoxville, TN | Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | Certified | 404 |
| Assistant Professor | $150,000–$180,000 | Knoxville, TN | Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | Certified | 404 |
| Assistant Professor | $100,000–$120,000 | Knoxville, TN | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | Certified | 411 |
| Assistant Professor in Child & Family Studies | $60,000–$65,000 | Chattanooga, TN | Jun 8, 2023 | Jul 21, 2024 | Certified | 409 |
| Assistant Professor of Data Analytics | $125,000–$140,000 | Chattanooga, TN | Mar 18, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Withdrawn | — |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications. PERM certification is one step toward a green card; USCIS decides the petition. Not legal advice. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2024–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).