Columbia University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Columbia University filed 92 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $137,048. That is 20.3% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | NY | 26 | $69,447 | $132,398 | -47.5% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NY | 19 | $69,000 | $91,100 | -24.3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 6 | $346,351 | $105,650 | +227.8% |
| Physicists | NY | 4 | $68,597 | $155,680 | -55.9% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | NY | 3 | $100,491 | $92,860 | +8.2% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | NY | 3 | $77,683 | $78,980 | -1.6% |
| Chemists | NY | 3 | $95,506 | $84,680 | +12.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NY | 3 | $66,100 | $107,460 | -38.5% |
| Physicians, All Other | NY | 3 | $295,000 | $236,000 | +25% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | NY | 3 | $103,241 | $157,740 | -34.5% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | NY | 2 | $95,506 | $100,730 | -5.2% |
| Microbiologists | NY | 1 | $87,000 | $85,470 | +1.8% |
| Human Resources Managers | NY | 1 | $153,985 | $136,350 | +12.9% |
| Health Education Specialists | NY | 1 | $73,130 | $62,860 | +16.3% |
| Cardiologists | NY | 1 | $220,000 | — | — |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $67,000 | $86,030 | -22.1% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $60,000 | $78,130 | -23.2% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $126,500 | $106,910 | +18.3% |
| Epidemiologists | NY | 1 | $79,000 | $81,390 | -2.9% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | NY | 1 | $230,000 | $110,680 | +107.8% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | NY | 1 | $205,000 | $223,310 | -8.2% |
| Operations Research Analysts | NY | 1 | $109,416 | $83,640 | +30.8% |
| Pediatricians, General | NY | 1 | $241,900 | $198,690 | +21.7% |
| Surgeons, All Other | NY | 1 | $350,000 | — | — |
| Statisticians | NY | 1 | $76,086 | $104,110 | -26.9% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $89,900 | $81,020 | +11% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $220,000 | $68,025 | +223.4% |
| Chemical Engineers | NY | 1 | $61,500 | $112,100 | -45.1% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 53 | $94,147 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 49 | $140,000 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| Washington University | 40 | $61,500 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 38 | $60,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 34 | $90,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 32 | $65,000 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 32 | $75,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
Related Reading
-
How to Find the Prevailing Wage for H-1B Filings
Employers must pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage. Here is how the DOL determines it — and how to look it up for any occupation and location.
May 18, 2026
-
SOC Codes Explained: How the Government Classifies Occupations
The Standard Occupational Classification system is the backbone of federal labor statistics. Understanding it helps you navigate OEWS wage data, H-1B filings, a...
April 27, 2026
-
H-1B Wages: What Tech Companies Actually Pay
DOL Labor Condition Application data gives an unprecedented window into what major tech employers certify to pay foreign workers — and the numbers are often hig...
September 22, 2025