Montana State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Montana State University filed 6 H-1B applications for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $67,516. That is 26.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MT | 2 | $65,125 | $81,020 | -19.6% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | MT | 1 | $49,984 | $68,240 | -26.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MT | 1 | $88,000 | $106,910 | -17.7% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MT | 1 | $78,105 | $115,300 | -32.3% |
| Microbiologists | MT | 1 | $56,368 | $85,470 | -34% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Virginia | 5 | $70,000 |
| University of Michigan | 5 | $83,782 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 5 | $96,880 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | 4 | $130,000 |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | 4 | $78,030 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | 3 | $71,546 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 3 | $71,380 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 3 | $75,024 |
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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