University of Nevada, Reno
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Nevada, Reno filed 9 H-1B applications for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $74,254. That is 22.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | NV | 2 | $85,000 | $82,670 | +2.8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NV | 1 | $80,685 | $83,920 | -3.9% |
| Data Scientists | NV | 1 | $89,675 | $147,477 | -39.2% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | NV | 1 | $90,670 | $106,910 | -15.2% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NV | 1 | $50,000 | $91,100 | -45.1% |
| Residential Advisors | NV | 1 | $45,000 | $37,950 | +18.6% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | NV | 1 | $83,000 | $132,398 | -37.3% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | NV | 1 | $70,000 | $79,910 | -12.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 4 | $78,086 |
| Emory University | 2 | $66,800 |
| Augustana College | 2 | $46,000 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $58,367 |
| Purdue University | 2 | $160,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | 2 | $85,000 |
| DePauw University | 1 | $58,000 |
| Coker University | 1 | $50,000 |
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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