Brown University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Brown University filed 22 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $94,582. That is 5.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | RI | 3 | $105,520 | $166,616 | -36.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | RI | 2 | $130,070 | $81,020 | +60.5% |
| Statisticians | RI | 2 | $100,000 | $104,110 | -3.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | RI | 2 | $67,787 | $91,100 | -25.6% |
| Mechanical Engineers | RI | 1 | $56,000 | $43,930 | +27.5% |
| Mathematicians | RI | 1 | $77,000 | $116,440 | -33.9% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | RI | 1 | $96,700 | $102,610 | -5.8% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | RI | 1 | $94,000 | $79,930 | +17.6% |
| Management Analysts | RI | 1 | $105,000 | $99,410 | +5.6% |
| Materials Engineers | RI | 1 | $56,484 | $104,100 | -45.7% |
| Chemists | RI | 1 | $59,837 | $84,680 | -29.3% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | RI | 1 | $84,000 | $98,020 | -14.3% |
| Physicists | IL | 1 | $86,500 | $155,680 | -44.4% |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | RI | 1 | $68,000 | $63,800 | +6.6% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | RI | 1 | $290,000 | $82,670 | +250.8% |
| Economists | RI | 1 | $70,000 | $115,730 | -39.5% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | RI | 1 | $61,000 | $107,460 | -43.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Software Developers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Software Developers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 1,950 | $112,576 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 1,928 | $144,684 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,634 | $158,764 |
| Amazon | 1,332 | $158,606 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,217 | $148,986 |
| Wipro Limited | 959 | $144,206 |
| Google LLC | 930 | $172,297 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 896 | $178,218 |
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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