City of Hope National Medical Center
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, City of Hope National Medical Center filed 14 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $92,253. That is 13.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CA | 5 | $65,776 | $132,398 | -50.3% |
| Biological Technicians | CA | 2 | $56,200 | $51,430 | +9.3% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 2 | $71,209 | $107,460 | -33.7% |
| Statisticians | CA | 2 | $79,000 | $104,110 | -24.1% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CA | 1 | $60,029 | $100,730 | -40.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | VA | 1 | $78,557 | $91,100 | -13.8% |
| Physicists | CA | 1 | $235,000 | $155,680 | +51% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 53 | $94,147 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 49 | $140,000 |
| Washington University | 40 | $61,500 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 38 | $60,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 34 | $90,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 32 | $65,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 32 | $65,092 |
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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