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Western New Mexico University: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Western New Mexico University filed 11 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 11. Median offered salary: $67,071.
Does Western New Mexico University sponsor H-1B visas?
Western New Mexico University filed 11 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Feb 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.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of Education (generalist) | 2 | $66,651 |
| Assistant Professor of Chemistry | 1 | $60,438 |
| Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics & Statistics | 1 | $73,204 |
| Head Golf Coach | 1 | $58,027 |
| Assistant Professor of Business | 1 | $101,729 |
| Associate Professor of Biology | 1 | $77,105 |
| Assistant Professor of Computer Science | 1 | $93,254 |
| Assistant Professor of Reading Education | 1 | $63,990 |
| Assistant Professor of Math Education | 1 | $67,071 |
| Assistant Professor of Education | 1 | $60,683 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 3 | $62,423 |
| FY2024 | 3 | $77,105 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $78,622 |
| FY2026 | 3 | $67,071 |
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
Occupations
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary5
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Coaches and Scouts1
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary1
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of Education | $60,683 Level I | Silver City, NM | Feb 19, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Education (generalist) | $70,879 Level I | Silver City, NM | Jan 31, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Math Education | $67,071 Level I | Silver City, NM | Nov 3, 2025 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Reading Education | $63,990 Level I | Silver City, NM | Mar 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Computer Science | $93,254 Level II | Silver City, NM | Feb 7, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Professor of Biology | $77,105 Level II | Silver City, NM | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | Certified |
| Head Golf Coach | $58,027 Level III | Silver City, NM | Jun 5, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Business | $101,729 Level I | Silver City, NM | Apr 17, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics & Statistics | $73,204 Level I | Silver City, NM | Aug 28, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Education (generalist) | $62,423 Level II | Silver City, NM | Apr 3, 2023 | Jul 6, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor of Chemistry | $60,438 Level I | Silver City, NM | Nov 16, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | Certified, then withdrawn |
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).