University of Houston System
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Houston System filed 7 H-1B applications for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $74,732. That is 16.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $95,627 | $105,650 | -9.5% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $85,000 | $106,910 | -20.5% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $64,000 | $82,140 | -22.1% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $84,000 | $96,430 | -12.9% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $65,000 | $73,240 | -11.3% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $66,000 | $83,920 | -21.4% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $63,500 | $79,910 | -20.5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 18 | $140,000 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 17 | $165,000 |
| University of Michigan | 14 | $150,000 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | 13 | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | 12 | $210,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | 11 | $50,752 |
| The University of Iowa | 11 | $210,000 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 10 | $125,000 |
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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