University of Colorado Denver
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Colorado Denver filed 29 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $101,134. That is 17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CO | 5 | $69,189 | $91,100 | -24.1% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CO | 5 | $57,662 | $107,460 | -46.3% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CO | 5 | $64,103 | $132,398 | -51.6% |
| Budget Analysts | CO | 1 | $67,873 | $84,940 | -20.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | CO | 1 | $136,280 | $105,650 | +29% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CO | 1 | $55,946 | $100,730 | -44.5% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | CO | 1 | $91,190 | $106,910 | -14.7% |
| Financial Managers | CO | 1 | $116,938 | $112,034 | +4.4% |
| Operations Research Analysts | CO | 1 | $62,712 | $83,640 | -25% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | CO | 1 | $57,178 | $131,870 | -56.6% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | CO | 1 | $54,363 | $157,740 | -65.5% |
| Data Scientists | TX | 1 | $63,513 | $147,477 | -56.9% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | CO | 1 | $50,389 | $78,310 | -35.7% |
| Radiologists | CO | 1 | $335,146 | — | — |
| Psychiatrists | CO | 1 | $210,797 | $226,880 | -7.1% |
| Marketing Managers | CO | 1 | $165,000 | $179,458 | -8.1% |
| Statisticians | CO | 1 | $60,996 | $104,110 | -41.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
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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