WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY filed 8 H-1B applications for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $97,199. That is 12.4% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 3 | $73,400 | $96,430 | -23.9% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 2 | $85,000 | $73,240 | +16.1% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 1 | $80,737 | $85,810 | -5.9% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 1 | $170,470 | $97,130 | +75.5% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 1 | $76,390 | $79,910 | -4.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Dallas | 7 | $130,000 |
| George Mason University | 6 | $110,000 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $93,000 |
| FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | 6 | $84,000 |
| Northeastern University | 6 | $114,946 |
| Indiana University | 5 | $70,459 |
| The University of Arizona | 5 | $174,335 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 5 | $120,000 |
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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