Boston College
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Boston College filed 9 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $90,723. That is 4.9% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MA | 2 | $75,000 | $91,100 | -17.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $136,000 | $96,430 | +41% |
| Data Scientists | MA | 1 | $79,000 | $108,020 | -26.9% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | MA | 1 | $46,613 | $70,600 | -34% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $94,224 | $82,140 | +14.7% |
| Statisticians | MA | 1 | $110,000 | $104,110 | +5.7% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $94,224 | $115,300 | -18.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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