Carnegie Mellon University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Carnegie Mellon University filed 36 H-1B applications for Physical Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $91,161. That is 12.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Scientists, All Other | PA | 6 | $57,288 | $112,280 | -49% |
| Mathematicians | PA | 3 | $68,523 | $116,440 | -41.2% |
| Software Developers | PA | 2 | $120,508 | $166,616 | -27.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $141,075 | $96,430 | +46.3% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $127,000 | $106,910 | +18.8% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $99,050 | $98,020 | +1.1% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $127,790 | $81,020 | +57.7% |
| Civil Engineers | PA | 2 | $62,000 | $166,643 | -62.8% |
| Data Scientists | PA | 2 | $100,000 | $147,477 | -32.2% |
| Electrical Engineers | PA | 1 | $66,670 | $106,950 | -37.7% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | PA | 1 | $100,000 | $157,740 | -36.6% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $80,400 | $93,810 | -14.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | PA | 1 | $70,000 | $79,870 | -12.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $72,000 | $82,140 | -12.3% |
| Instructional Coordinators | NY | 1 | $93,420 | $74,620 | +25.2% |
| Instructional Coordinators | CA | 1 | $82,341 | $74,620 | +10.3% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $135,850 | $96,430 | +40.9% |
| Mechanical Engineers | PA | 1 | $66,000 | $43,930 | +50.2% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | PA | 1 | $50,146 | $61,710 | -18.7% |
| Engineers, All Other | PA | 1 | $88,050 | $111,970 | -21.4% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | PA | 1 | $105,000 | $145,080 | -27.6% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $92,422 | $80,360 | +15% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Physical Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Physical Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 5 | $56,038 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | 4 | $73,300 |
| University of Maryland, College Park | 3 | $98,000 |
| South Dakota State University | 2 | $56,712 |
| The University of Southern California | 2 | $118,004 |
| Oklahoma State University | 1 | $48,831 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | 1 | $107,994 |
| California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | 1 | $123,843 |
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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