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Baylor College of Medicine

803 H-1B petitions, 97.6% certified, $91,454 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Houston, TX NAICS: 611310

The verdict

Baylor College of Medicine filed 803 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.6% with a $91,454 median offered wage.

803
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.6%
DOL-certified
$91,454
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Houston, TX. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Baylor College of Medicine. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Baylor College of Medicine filed 803 Labor Condition Applications covering 803 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.6% (784 certified of 803 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Baylor College of Medicine’s H-1B petitions range from $31,000 at the low end to $1,000,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $91,454. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow (225 petitions at $629,953 avg), followed by Assistant Professor and POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE/FELLOW. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Baylor College of Medicine is headquartered in Houston, TX under NAICS code 611310, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in TX. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Baylor College of Medicine ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Baylor College of Medicine is #219 of 119,880 employers nationally and #17 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.6%

Avg. Salary

$91,454

Median Salary

$91,454

Total Workers

803

Compare with another sponsor

Baylor College of Medicine vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$91,454 · 14% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.6% · 2% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions803 · 98% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 12.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Baylor College of Medicine

Minimum
$31,000
Maximum
$1,000,000
Average Salary
$91,454

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+53.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

8.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

89.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 279 petitions · 64.2% certified · $83,678 avg
FY2024 232 petitions · 62.5% certified · $105,129 avg
FY2025 259 petitions · 63.3% certified · $587,587 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 279 179 $83,678
FY2024 232 145 $105,129
FY2025 259 164 $587,587
FY2026(partial) 33 24 $120,716

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Baylor College of Medicine

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow 225 $629,953
Assistant Professor 82 $211,858
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE/FELLOW 78 $58,769
Instructor 56 $91,719
Staff Scientist 43 $70,933
Research Assistant II 24 $55,892
STAFF SCIENTIST 19 $71,936
Research Associate 18 $68,641
Research Assistant I 17 $45,871
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 17 $125,084
INSTRUCTOR 11 $81,841
Senior Research Assistant 10 $66,582
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT 10 $62,916
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I 10 $48,753
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II 9 $36,677

Geographic Distribution

Where Baylor College of Medicine places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 100 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Baylor College of Medicine

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Insructor Houston, TX $171,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Instructor Houston, TX $75,865 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $72,960 Certified FY2026
Assistant Professor Houston, TX $325,000 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $63,852 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $60,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $62,232 Certified FY2026
Instructor Houston, TX $75,000 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $66,492 Certified FY2026
Assistant Professor Austin, TX $672,750 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $65,000 Certified FY2026
Research Assistant II Houston, TX $60,100 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $68,964 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $66,492 Certified FY2026
Senior Clinical Research Associate Houston, TX $70,000 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $62,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Assistant Professor Houston, TX $102,996 Certified FY2026
Staff Scientist Houston, TX $73,000 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $56,712 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Software Engineering and Programming Associate Houston, TX $101,948 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $64,356 Certified FY2026
Bioinformatics Analyst I Houston, TX $65,457 Certified FY2026
Assistant Professor Austin, TX $672,750 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $68,964 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $62,232 Certified FY2026
BIOINFORMATICS ANALYST I Houston, TX $64,550 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE/FELLOW HOUSTON, TX $63,852 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $62,232 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $67,824 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Scientist Houston, TX $64,043 Certified FY2026
Senior Research Coordinator Houston, TX $85,000 Certified FY2026
Instructor Houston, TX $160,000 Certified FY2026
Assistant Professor Houston, TX $110,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $62,232 Certified FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $66,492 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Assistant Houston, TX $65,774 Certified FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $56,484 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/fellow Houston, TX $54,840 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $61,008 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE/FELLOW HOUSTON, TX $57,034 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $62,232 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Assistant Houston, TX $73,699 Certified FY2025
Assistant Professor Austin, TX $672,750 Certified FY2025
Research Assistant II Houston, TX $64,101 Certified FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $68,964 Certified FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $59,784 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow Houston, TX $62,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Staff Scientist Houston, TX $67,235 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Assistant Houston, TX $63,963 Certified FY2025
Research Coordinator III Houston, TX $70,700 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Baylor College of Medicine filed?

Baylor College of Medicine has filed 803 H-1B LCA petitions covering 803 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Baylor College of Medicine?

Baylor College of Medicine has a 97.6% certification rate, with 784 out of 803 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Baylor College of Medicine?

The average H-1B salary at Baylor College of Medicine is $91,454. Salaries range from $31,000 to $1,000,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Baylor College of Medicine?

The top H-1B job titles at Baylor College of Medicine include Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow, Assistant Professor, POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE/FELLOW. The most common position is Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow with 225 petitions at an average salary of $629,953.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine located?

Baylor College of Medicine is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Is Baylor College of Medicine H-1B dependent?

No, Baylor College of Medicine is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Baylor College of Medicine's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Baylor College of Medicine filed 279 petitions in FY2023 and 33 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $83,678 to $120,716.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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