Home › Employers › University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
University of Minnesota filed 1,046 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 998. Median offered salary: $70,344.
Does University of Minnesota sponsor H-1B visas?
University of Minnesota filed 1,046 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 29, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Green card (PERM) applications at University of Minnesota: 44 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 262 | $104,489 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 140 | $60,000 |
| Researcher 5 | 83 | $66,167 |
| Post-Doctoral Associate | 57 | $58,578 |
| Researcher 6 | 49 | $72,000 |
| Researcher 4 | 21 | $60,174 |
| Associate Professor | 14 | $126,575 |
| Research Professional 5 | 13 | $70,000 |
| Veterinary Medical Resident | 10 | $44,000 |
| Lecturer | 9 | $63,213 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 6 | $143,166 |
| Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident | 6 | $38,576 |
| Research Professional 4 | 6 | $72,322 |
| Teaching Assistant Professor | 6 | $71,018 |
| Research Professional 6 - Chemical Engineering | 6 | $117,990 |
| Professor | 5 | $157,500 |
| IT Professional 3-Security Operations (Security Analyst) | 5 | $121,971 |
| Instructor | 4 | $99,450 |
| Senior Lecturer | 4 | $115,000 |
| Research Associate Professor | 4 | $111,296 |
| Researcher 3 | 4 | $46,000 |
| Medical Fellow | 4 | $71,447 |
| Research Professional 3 | 4 | $69,638 |
| Teaching Specialist | 4 | $60,050 |
| Health Care Pro 5 - Counseling | 4 | $72,667 |
| Pediatric Resident | 4 | $66,581 |
| Research Professional 5-Research Lab | 4 | $78,748 |
| Senior Auditor II - General Audit | 3 | $84,976 |
| Finance Professional 2 | 3 | $69,690 |
| Surgical Resident | 3 | $58,947 |
| Research Professional 2 | 3 | $55,659 |
| Clinical Data Analyst / Informatics Consultant | 3 | $85,000 |
| Staff Psychologist | 3 | $95,148 |
| Pediatric Nephrology Fellow | 3 | $75,734 |
| Assistant Librarian | 3 | $70,127 |
| Research Professional 5-Ecology | 3 | $76,843 |
| Research Professional 5 - Plant Science | 3 | $66,950 |
| Research Professional 5 - Informatics | 3 | $99,445 |
| Research Professional 5 - Botany | 3 | $74,867 |
| Research Pro 5- Biomed Research | 3 | $95,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 285 | $66,176 |
| FY2024 | 235 | $70,516 |
| FY2025 | 284 | $75,000 |
| FY2026 | 242 | $72,786 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
- Minneapolis, MN723
- Saint Paul, MN205
- Duluth, MN63
- Austin, MN11
- Morris, MN8
- Coleraine, MN6
- Rochester, MN4
- St. Cloud, MN2
- Ely, MN2
- Farmington, MI2
- Boston, MA2
- Rensselaer, NY1
- Fayetteville, NY1
- Champaign, IL1
- Kenosha, WI1
- Potomac, MD1
- Los Alamos, NM1
- St. Louis Park, MN1
- Ann Arbor, MI1
- Stillwater, OK1
Occupations
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists145
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary124
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists65
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary49
- Soil and Plant Scientists31
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary29
- Veterinarians29
- Chemists28
- Biochemists and Biophysicists27
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers25
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $61,008 Level I | Saint Paul, MN | Jun 29, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $61,008 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 23, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | Certified |
| Veterinary Medical Resident | $46,000 | Saint Paul, MN | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Psychologist | $95,148 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 22, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $140,000 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 22, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Community Outreach Programs and Research Manager | $58,573 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 18, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $104,489 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 17, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $75,000 Level I | Morris, MN | Jun 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5 - Life Sciences Multidiscipline | $88,518 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 16, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $112,500 Level II | Saint Paul, MN | Jun 16, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $110,000 Level II | Saint Paul, MN | Jun 15, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 4 | $72,322 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 15, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Community Outreach Programs and Research Manager | $58,573 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 11, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5-Health Informatics Research Support | $100,786 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 11, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Post-Doctoral Associate | $62,232 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 10, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5- Biomedical Research | $88,899 Level III | Boston, MA | Jun 9, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Research Professional 5- Biomedical Research | $81,200 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 9, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $61,008 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 9, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $61,008 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 9, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | Certified |
| IT Professional 3-Data Engineering (Research Data Engineer) | $108,308 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 9, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5- Biomedical Researcher | $88,899 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 8, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5- Biomedical Researcher | $81,200 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 8, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5- Biomedical Researcher | $88,899 Level III | Boston, MA | Jun 8, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Assistant Professor, Clinical Pathology | $54,413–$109,990 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,839 Level I | Saint Paul, MN | Jun 4, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5- Mechanical Engineering | $95,285 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 4, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $67,647 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 3, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Certified |
| Medical Fellow | $91,134 | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 2, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Pro 6 - Biochemistry | $65,405 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Jun 1, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Ed Pro 3 Pre K-12 Specialist Associate (Senior Lead Teacher) | $57,824 part-time · Level IV | Minneapolis, MN | May 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $133,000 Level II | Saint Paul, MN | May 28, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Post-Doctoral Associate | $63,120 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | May 28, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5 - Life Sciences Multidisciplinary | $76,145 Level III | Minneapolis, MN | May 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5 – Imaging Scientist | $81,680 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | May 22, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $109,990 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | May 19, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Certified |
| Language Program and Remote Instruction Coordinator | $63,461 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | May 15, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Certified |
| Hybrid Poplar Research Scientist (Research Pro 6) | $84,918 Level III | Duluth, MN | May 14, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Hematology, Oncology & Transplant (HOT) | $86,445–$122,970 part-time · Level II | Minneapolis, MN | May 12, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Certified |
| Post-Doctoral Associate | $67,018 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | May 12, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Language Program and Remote Instruction Coordinator | $59,646 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | May 8, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Assistant Professor | $84,477 | Duluth, MN | May 8, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,232 Level I | Saint Paul, MN | May 7, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Div Hematology, Oncology & Transplant | $118,477–$169,998 part-time · Level III | Minneapolis, MN | May 7, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Ed Pro 3 Pre K-12 Specialist Associate (Senior Lead Teacher) | $57,824 Level IV | Minneapolis, MN | May 6, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Hybrid Poplar Research Scientist (Research Pro 6) | $84,918 Level III | Duluth, MN | May 5, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,962 Level I | Saint Paul, MN | May 5, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Psychologist | $95,148 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | May 4, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Assistant Professor, Dept of Medicine PPACCS | $86,445–$220,002 part-time · Level II | Minneapolis, MN | May 4, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5- Mechanical Engineering | $76,190 part-time · Level II | Minneapolis, MN | May 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine | $86,445–$145,600 part-time · Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate Professor | $86,445–$274,997 part-time · Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 27, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$56,410 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 27, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $133,000 Level II | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 27, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Research Professional 4-Biochemistry | $76,773 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 23, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 4-Biochemistry | $76,773 part-time · Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 23, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,838 Level I | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 23, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,652 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 23, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Post-Doctoral Associate | $70,000 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 20, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $62,962 Level I | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 20, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teaching Assistant Professor | $68,233 | Duluth, MN | Apr 17, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5-Genetics/Cell Bio | $63,856 Level II | Duluth, MN | Apr 17, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $113,300 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 16, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 7-Genetics/Cell Biology | $86,940 Level IV | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $66,287 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 14, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$109,990 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 10, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$109,990 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$119,995 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 10, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Veterinary Medical Resident | $46,000 | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 9, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Veterinary Medical Resident | $46,000 | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 9, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Certified |
| IT Professional 3-Security Operations (Security Analyst) | $121,971 Level IV | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 9, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 4-Genetics/Cell Bio | $70,000 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 9, 2026 | May 24, 2026 | Certified |
| Veterinary Medical Resident | $46,000 | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 9, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Senior Lecturer | $122,004 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 9, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 3 - Research Lab | $53,227 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 7, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $61,008 Level I | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 3, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$220,002 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 3, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5- Research Project Management | $104,998 part-time · Level IV | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$220,002 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $175,000 Level II | Saint Paul, MN | Apr 3, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$109,990 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 2, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $110,000 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 2, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Associate Professor | $133,265 Level IV | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases & International Med | $54,413–$145,600 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor (Pediatric Nephrology) | $54,413–$145,600 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5-Informatics (Staff Data Analyst) | $98,738 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 1, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $61,008 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $61,006 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Apr 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$109,990 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$119,995 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $54,413–$109,990 part-time · Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 27, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $102,500 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 27, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Certified |
| IT Professional 2-Business/Systems Analysis | $83,614 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 27, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5 - Data Science | $91,000 Level II | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 25, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $110,000 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $63,120 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 23, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Director of Student Activities (SS Pro 3) | $69,188 Level I | Rochester, MN | Mar 22, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5-Ecology | $77,979 Level IV | Saint Paul, MN | Mar 20, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Professional 5-Ecology | $77,979 Level IV | Saint Paul, MN | Mar 20, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Research Professional 5-Research Coordinator-Generalist | $83,500 Level II | Duluth, MN | Mar 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | Certified |
| Nuclear Medicine Fellow | $68,266–$85,134 Level I | Minneapolis, MN | Mar 17, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
Showing the 100 most recent of 1,046 applications.
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).