Brandeis University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Brandeis University filed 6 H-1B applications for Biochemists and Biophysicists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $93,340. That is -0% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MA | 2 | $65,702 | $107,460 | -38.9% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $95,000 | $83,920 | +13.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | MA | 1 | $74,000 | $99,510 | -25.6% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $97,000 | $82,140 | +18.1% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $135,000 | $93,810 | +43.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | 44 | $84,760 |
| University of California, San Francisco | 42 | $75,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 30 | $74,569 |
| Duke University | 24 | $63,852 |
| University of Michigan | 24 | $58,000 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 17 | $99,134 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 16 | $63,852 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 15 | $72,162 |
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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