RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY filed 11 H-1B applications for Biochemists and Biophysicists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $77,155. That is 27.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NY | 3 | $68,557 | $107,460 | -36.2% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | NY | 2 | $72,000 | $56,400 | +27.7% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | NY | 1 | $75,000 | $157,740 | -52.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | NY | 1 | $75,000 | $95,890 | -21.8% |
| Physicists | NY | 1 | $114,275 | $155,680 | -26.6% |
| Chemists | NY | 1 | $60,000 | $84,680 | -29.1% |
| Database Administrators | NY | 1 | $87,409 | $101,510 | -13.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NY | 1 | $65,000 | $91,100 | -28.6% |
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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