The University of Alabama in Huntsville
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The University of Alabama in Huntsville filed 7 H-1B applications for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $96,857. That is 9.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 1 | $66,000 | $85,810 | -23.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | AL | 1 | $56,000 | $126,353 | -55.7% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | AL | 1 | $105,000 | $145,080 | -27.6% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | AL | 1 | $115,000 | $92,580 | +24.2% |
| Software Developers | AL | 1 | $123,000 | $132,270 | -7% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 1 | $78,000 | $100,690 | -22.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 1 | $135,000 | $68,025 | +98.5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | 3 | $95,500 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 2 | $82,493 |
| Coker University | 2 | $52,000 |
| Emory University | 2 | $127,000 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 2 | $102,300 |
| North Carolina State University | 2 | $95,000 |
| GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE | 2 | $52,500 |
| Rhodes College | 2 | $61,000 |
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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