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Montana State University: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Montana State University filed 93 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 92. Median offered salary: $69,540.
Does Montana State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Montana State University filed 93 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 19, 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 Montana State University: 7 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 14 | $74,280 |
| Instructor | 3 | $66,584 |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering | 3 | $574,985 |
| Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture | 3 | $70,370 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 3 | $50,149 |
| Assistant Professor of Finance | 3 | $69,540 |
| Assistant Professor of Remote Sensing | 2 | $80,574 |
| Assistant Professor of Entomology | 2 | $72,422 |
| Assistant Professor of Statistics | 2 | $80,104 |
| Data Systems Manager I | 2 | $54,580 |
| Assistant Professor of Political Science | 2 | $72,310 |
| Assistant Professor of Sociology | 2 | $66,642 |
| Assistant Professor - Human Development and Family Science | 2 | $58,584 |
| Assistant Research Professor | 2 | $55,660 |
| Assistant Professor of Mathematics | 2 | $52,250 |
| Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering | 2 | $88,260 |
| Data Research Analyst | 1 | $52,333 |
| Assistant Professor of Accounting | 1 | $65,980 |
| Assistant Professor of Physics | 1 | $89,450 |
| Faculty | 1 | $108,805 |
| Rosebud/Treasure County Extension Agent | 1 | $47,819 |
| Assistant Professor of Computer Science | 1 | $89,027 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor - Computer Science | 1 | $68,693 |
| Professor of Pyschology | 1 | $75,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics | 1 | $89,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Graphic Design | 1 | $67,512 |
| Assistant Professor of Chemistry | 1 | $81,350 |
| Precision Agriculture Post-Doctoral Researcher | 1 | $45,968 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 1 | $47,507 |
| Research Associate | 1 | $45,968 |
| Assistant Professor of Architecture | 1 | $55,090 |
| Extension Associate Specialist and Arthropod Diagnostician | 1 | $45,968 |
| Research Professional/Manager of Cryo-Electron Microscopy | 1 | $78,104 |
| Senior Data Scientist | 1 | $52,520 |
| Data Scientist | 1 | $52,520 |
| Instuctor | 1 | — |
| Research Scientist | 1 | $57,949 |
| Web Software Developer | 1 | $69,742 |
| Auditor II, Graduate Student Success | 1 | $42,973 |
| Graduate Research Assistant | 1 | — |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 27 | $68,513 |
| FY2024 | 20 | $57,949 |
| FY2025 | 27 | $65,395 |
| FY2026 | 19 | $77,548 |
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
- Bozeman, MT80
- Havre, MT3
- Conrad, MT2
- Sidney, MT2
- Huntley, MT2
- Forsyth, MT1
- Bozman, MT1
- Billings, MT1
- Culbertson, MT1
Occupations
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary13
- Soil and Plant Scientists10
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary9
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary8
- Data Scientists5
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary5
- Biochemists and Biophysicists4
- Microbiologists4
- Farm and Home Management Educators3
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of Horticulture / Plant Biology | $80,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 19, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Asst Professor Human Dev & Family Science | $76,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | May 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | $60,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | May 6, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Psychology | $79,950 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Apr 13, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Finance | $138,580 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Mar 31, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Remote Sensing | $83,148 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Mar 19, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering | $88,520–$93,808 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Mar 13, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Instructor | $63,627–$72,372 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Mar 4, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor - Human Development and Family Science | $67,007–$81,016 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Feb 25, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Sociology | $77,695 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 19, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $120,000–$133,036 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Feb 16, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Political Science | $74,620 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 16, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Statistics | $85,747 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Feb 16, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | Certified |
| County Extension Agent | $43,410–$73,000 Level I | Culbertson, MT | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Agronomy | $72,727–$80,000 Level II | Conrad, MT | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 24, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering | $1,062,240–$1,092,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering | $88,520–$91,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Data Systems Manager I | $56,826–$71,957 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Dec 11, 2025 | Jun 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Agricultural Process Engineering | $77,400–$83,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Sep 25, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Associate - Pulse Crop Breeding | $43,202–$55,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Sep 11, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Cropping Systems Agronomist | $54,230–$78,000 Level I | Havre, MT | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Soil and Environmental Chemistry | $77,400–$80,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Aug 4, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Weed Science | $71,340–$78,000 Level I | Huntley, MT | Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $92,130–$95,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 27, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Finance | $89,567–$135,000 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Jun 3, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Post Doctoral Researcher | $58,843–$72,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 3, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor Ruminant Nutrition/Microbiology | $75,660–$95,917 Level I | Bozeman, MT | May 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $92,130 Level I | Bozeman, MT | May 30, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | $50,149–$55,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 30, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $92,130 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 29, 2025 | Aug 16, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $56,181–$80,000 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Apr 21, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Foundry Network Coordinator | $70,803–$73,500 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Mar 27, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Finance | $69,540–$134,984 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 12, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Associate/Research Associate | $48,859–$60,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 5, 2025 | Mar 8, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Finance | $69,540–$120,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 4, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $92,130–$95,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jan 30, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture | $75,660–$78,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jan 23, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Specialist and Director | $48,859–$95,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jan 23, 2025 | Apr 6, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Associate I | $48,859–$50,000 Level I | Huntley, MT | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Assistant Professor | $48,672–$85,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Dec 27, 2024 | Feb 2, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $65,395–$80,000 Level III | Bozeman, MT | Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Entomology | $70,845–$80,000 Level IV | Bozeman, MT | Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $49,740–$76,500 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Dec 3, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | $46,405–$56,100 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Nov 8, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $48,859–$81,120 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Oct 17, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Engineer/Scientist | $50,045–$61,482 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Oct 9, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | Certified |
| Web Software Developer | $69,742–$80,230 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Sep 20, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | Certified |
| Auditor II, Graduate Student Success | $42,973–$52,388 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Sep 6, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Graduate Research Assistant | $50,045–$71,573 part-time · Level I | Bozeman, MT | Sep 3, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture | $70,370–$78,000 Level I | Havre, MT | Aug 30, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture | $70,370–$78,000 Level I | Havre, MT | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $75,660–$86,052 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jul 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Yellowstone County Extension Agent. | $53,498–$64,240 Level II | Billings, MT | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Certified |
| Instructor | $69,540–$72,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jul 10, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Professional/Manager of Cryo-Electron Microscopy | $78,104–$105,000 Level IV | Bozeman, MT | Jun 21, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist | $52,520–$66,976 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 12, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Instructor | $160,555 part-time · Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 12, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Data Scientist | $52,520–$56,160 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 10, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Instuctor | $42,598–$160,555 part-time · Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 10, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering | $87,730–$91,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jun 10, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Scientist | $57,949–$62,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 17, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Associate | $45,968–$52,000 Level I | Sidney, MT | Mar 21, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Architecture | $55,090–$73,600 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 7, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Extension Associate Specialist and Arthropod Diagnostician | $45,968–$56,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $47,507–$56,175 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Dec 18, 2023 | Mar 8, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $72,900–$86,700 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Oct 24, 2023 | Feb 26, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Mathematics | $52,250–$78,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Aug 25, 2023 | Feb 21, 2024 | Certified |
| Precision Agriculture Post-Doctoral Researcher | $45,968–$54,000 Level I | Sidney, MT | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Mathematics | $52,250–$78,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering | $88,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $61,210–$95,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jul 14, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Research Professor | $54,891–$57,846 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Jul 10, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $120,000 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Jun 15, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Computer Science | $89,027–$100,000 Level III | Bozeman, MT | May 24, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Entomology | $74,000 Level II | Conrad, MT | May 4, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Statistics | $74,460 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Apr 27, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics | $89,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 27, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Professor of Pyschology | $75,000 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Apr 27, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Teaching Professor - Computer Science | $68,693–$70,000 Level II | Bozman, MT | Apr 27, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Graphic Design | $67,512 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 19, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Chemistry | $81,350–$81,681 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 18, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Certified |
| Data Systems Manager I | $52,333–$65,824 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 12, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Political Science | $70,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 10, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Sociology | $55,590–$70,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Apr 5, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Research Professor | $56,430–$65,224 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Mar 31, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor - Human Development and Family Science | $50,160–$76,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Mar 31, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Remote Sensing | $78,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 22, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Accounting | $65,980–$120,000 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 22, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Physics | $89,450 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Feb 14, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 | Certified |
| Faculty | $108,805 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Jan 19, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 | Certified |
| Rosebud/Treasure County Extension Agent | $47,819–$57,500 Level II | Forsyth, MT | Jan 12, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Data Research Analyst | $52,333–$53,144 Level I | Bozeman, MT | Oct 28, 2022 | Jan 18, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor | $68,513–$73,000 Level II | Bozeman, MT | Oct 18, 2022 | Mar 23, 2023 | Certified |
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).