Bucknell University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Bucknell University filed 5 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $69,958. That is 27.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $84,125 | $106,910 | -21.3% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $62,930 | $82,140 | -23.4% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $62,388 | $100,690 | -38% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $79,882 | $115,300 | -30.7% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | PA | 1 | $60,465 | $79,870 | -24.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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