Murray State University H1B Salary, Approval Rate & Sponsor Data

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview

Murray State University, based in Murray, KY, has filed 123 H1B labor condition applications with the U.S. Department of Labor since FY2008. According to USCIS data, the company has an overall 97.1% petition approval rate, with 34 approvals and 1 denials for initial employment petitions.

The average salary offered on H1B applications is $55,896. This is -54.4% compared to the national median salary of $126,210 for the most common position, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Murray State University has also filed 35 green card (PERM) applications, with 8 certified, indicating long-term sponsorship commitment for foreign workers. Green Card Sponsor

Murray State University operates in the Educational Services industry.

H1B Salaries by Job Title

Job Title	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	11	$57,533	$126,210	-54.4% Below Market
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	10	$49,487	$102,890	-51.9% Below Market
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	9	$48,539	$81,080	-40.1% Below Market
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	7	$99,991	$95,410	+4.8% At Market
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	7	$48,537	$100,070	-51.5% Below Market
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	6	$86,123	$87,180	-1.2% At Market
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postseco	5	$48,090	$104,950	-54.2% Below Market
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	5	$37,520	$77,790	-51.8% Below Market
HEALTH SPECIALTIES TEACHERS, POSTSECONDARY	4	$73,750	$78,300	-5.8% Below Market
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3	$49,950	$93,650	-46.7% Below Market
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Tea	3	$50,924	$130,030	-60.8% Below Market
SOCIOLOGY TEACHERS, POSTSECONDARY	3	$53,020	$99,940	-46.9% Below Market
Coaches and Scouts	3	$36,983	$37,160	-0.5% At Market
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$60,582	$103,600	-41.5% Below Market
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$54,075	$76,820	-29.6% Below Market
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$41,209	$91,500	-55.0% Below Market
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$45,500	$99,330	-54.2% Below Market
Special Education Teachers, All Other	2	$52,074	$73,020	-28.7% Below Market
CLINICAL, COUNSELING, AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS	1	$98,487	N/A	N/A
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors	1	$29,950	$50,010	-40.1% Below Market

USCIS Approval History

Year	Initial Approved	Initial Denied	Approval Rate
FY2020	4	0	100.0%
FY2019	1	0	100.0%
FY2018	4	0	100.0%
FY2016	6	1	85.7%
FY2015	5	0	100.0%
FY2014	2	0	100.0%
FY2009	7	0	100.0%

Work Locations

Murray, KY — 112 LCAs, avg $55,587
Hopkinsville, KY — 6 LCAs, avg $62,792
PEMBROKE, KY — 3 LCAs, avg $38,000
PADUCAH, KY — 2 LCAs, avg $98,487

Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship

Murray State University has filed 35 PERM applications for permanent labor certification, with 8 certified.

Job Title	Applications	Certified	Avg Salary
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	9	3	$95,929
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	5	0	$69,125
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3	1	$52,696
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	2	0	$57,300
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	2	0	$46,000
	2	0	$46,550
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	2	2	$49,825
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	2	0	$67,577
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	2	0	$50,000
	1	0	$44,000

H1B Filing Trends

Year	LCAs	Certified	Avg Salary	Workers
FY2026	1	1	$63,150	1
FY2025	1	1	$50,950	1
FY2020	4	1	$79,179	4
FY2019	15	0	$67,156	15
FY2018	7	0	$75,661	7
FY2017	9	0	$60,565	9
FY2016	5	0	$54,745	5
FY2015	13	0	N/A	13
FY2014	10	0	$58,496	10
FY2013	2	0	$45,500	2
FY2012	10	0	$48,561	10
FY2011	8	0	$43,725	8
FY2010	21	0	$47,305	21
FY2009	8	0	$48,971	8
FY2008	9	0	$49,801	9