The University of Kansas
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The University of Kansas filed 13 H-1B applications for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $70,329. That is 25.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | KS | 4 | $75,000 | $75,770 | -1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | KS | 2 | $57,857 | $91,100 | -36.5% |
| Producers and Directors | KS | 1 | $61,102 | $82,510 | -25.9% |
| Statisticians | OH | 1 | $80,000 | $104,110 | -23.2% |
| Chemical Engineers | KS | 1 | $49,000 | $112,100 | -56.3% |
| Database Architects | NC | 1 | $115,000 | $134,700 | -14.6% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | KS | 1 | $68,000 | $105,770 | -35.7% |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | KS | 1 | $65,000 | $64,370 | +1% |
| Instructional Coordinators | KS | 1 | $62,000 | $74,620 | -16.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 4 | $80,000 |
| Texas A&M University | 3 | $63,000 |
| Catalyst Sports Inc. | 2 | $65,125 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | 1 | $58,780 |
| Georgia State University | 1 | $60,000 |
| Hampton University | 1 | $70,000 |
| Florida A&M University | 1 | $49,000 |
| Ithaca College | 1 | $56,665 |
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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