CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY filed 49 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $81,850. That is 24.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 10 | $68,500 | $91,100 | -24.8% |
| Physicists | CA | 8 | $76,959 | $155,680 | -50.6% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 5 | $62,400 | $107,460 | -41.9% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | CA | 5 | $73,888 | $92,580 | -20.2% |
| Chemists | CA | 4 | $72,000 | $84,680 | -15% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CA | 2 | $85,000 | $132,398 | -35.8% |
| Astronomers | CA | 2 | $97,000 | $127,930 | -24.2% |
| Mathematicians | CA | 2 | $70,000 | $116,440 | -39.9% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CA | 2 | $92,700 | $100,730 | -8% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $185,000 | $115,300 | +60.5% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | CA | 1 | $68,000 | $119,200 | -43% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | CA | 1 | $63,860 | $92,860 | -31.2% |
| Materials Scientists | CA | 1 | $62,400 | $106,160 | -41.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | LA | 1 | $70,726 | $43,930 | +61% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $90,875 | $78,760 | +15.4% |
| Physicists | IL | 1 | $72,000 | $155,680 | -53.8% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 1 | $68,000 | $104,100 | -34.7% |
| Aerospace Engineers | CA | 1 | $94,000 | $130,720 | -28.1% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
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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