California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory filed 9 H-1B applications for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $119,053. That is 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | CA | 3 | $85,180 | $92,580 | -8% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | CA | 2 | $126,464 | $92,860 | +36.2% |
| Astronomers | CA | 1 | $154,024 | $127,930 | +20.4% |
| Physicists | CA | 1 | $82,180 | $155,680 | -47.2% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $123,843 | $112,280 | +10.3% |
| Data Scientists | TX | 1 | $142,626 | $147,477 | -3.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | 9 | $76,128 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 5 | $73,888 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | 4 | $112,000 |
| Oregon State University | 3 | $60,000 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | 3 | $112,740 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 3 | $77,100 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | 2 | $102,500 |
| BP America Inc. | 2 | $129,050 |
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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