Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University d/b/a Virginia Tech
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University d/b/a Virginia Tech filed 8 H-1B applications for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $88,380. That is 17.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 3 | $115,000 | $115,300 | -0.3% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | VA | 1 | $72,500 | $100,730 | -28% |
| Database Architects | VA | 1 | $110,000 | $134,700 | -18.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 1 | $90,000 | $81,020 | +11.1% |
| Materials Scientists | VA | 1 | $62,779 | $106,160 | -40.9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | DC | 1 | $80,000 | $107,460 | -25.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | 5 | $85,000 |
| Texas A&M University | 4 | $140,000 |
| Cornell University | 3 | $149,095 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $150,000 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | 3 | $159,590 |
| James Madison University | 2 | $98,500 |
| RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY | 2 | $90,993 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 2 | $170,000 |
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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