Colorado State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Colorado State University filed 23 H-1B applications for Soil and Plant Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $76,667. That is 14.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientists | CO | 4 | $75,000 | $68,240 | +9.9% |
| Microbiologists | CO | 3 | $64,000 | $85,470 | -25.1% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | CO | 3 | $105,000 | $106,910 | -1.8% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | CO | 2 | $75,000 | $61,710 | +21.5% |
| Mathematicians | CO | 2 | $74,300 | $116,440 | -36.2% |
| Conservation Scientists | CO | 1 | $78,000 | $68,750 | +13.5% |
| Operations Research Analysts | CO | 1 | $80,000 | $83,640 | -4.4% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CO | 1 | $50,000 | $107,460 | -53.5% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CO | 1 | $111,000 | $96,430 | +15.1% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | CO | 1 | $61,000 | $112,280 | -45.7% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | CO | 1 | $91,350 | $98,020 | -6.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | CO | 1 | $93,000 | $85,260 | +9.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | CO | 1 | $55,689 | $80,360 | -30.7% |
| Geographers | CO | 1 | $60,000 | $90,880 | -34% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Soil and Plant Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Soil and Plant Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 5 | $57,893 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | 4 | $52,027 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 4 | $60,029 |
| University of California, Davis | 3 | $79,040 |
| University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture | 3 | $51,034 |
| Kansas State University | 3 | $52,138 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 3 | $50,482 |
| San Luis Obispo Seeds, Inc. | 3 | $110,000 |
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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