University of North Carolina Wilmington
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of North Carolina Wilmington filed 5 H-1B applications for Business Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $67,375. That is 25.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 2 | $70,000 | $68,025 | +2.9% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $64,000 | $69,030 | -7.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $55,500 | $78,130 | -29% |
| Data Scientists | NC | 1 | $80,000 | $147,477 | -45.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Business Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 7 | $134,375 |
| Cornell University | 6 | $225,000 |
| Texas Tech University | 6 | $125,000 |
| James Madison University | 4 | $100,000 |
| Indiana University | 4 | $101,959 |
| University of New Hampshire | 4 | $166,464 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 4 | $268,755 |
| University of Minnesota | 3 | $90,000 |
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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