AFE, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, AFE, Inc. filed 10 H-1B applications for Materials Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $73,000. That is 32.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Scientists | WI | 5 | $95,000 | $106,160 | -10.5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | WI | 3 | $65,000 | $43,930 | +48% |
| Data Scientists | WI | 1 | $65,000 | $147,477 | -55.9% |
| Software Developers | WI | 1 | $67,000 | $132,270 | -49.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Materials Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Materials Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 11 | $79,500 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 7 | $60,000 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | 5 | $115,430 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 4 | $76,995 |
| Northwestern University | 4 | $62,941 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 4 | $68,779 |
| University of South Carolina | 4 | $53,040 |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 3 | $94,900 |
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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