Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute filed 39 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $89,214. That is 20.4% 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 | MA | 26 | $72,000 | $91,100 | -21% |
| Physicians, All Other | MA | 5 | $104,500 | $236,000 | -55.7% |
| Biological Technicians | MA | 3 | $59,800 | $51,430 | +16.3% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MA | 2 | $70,000 | $107,460 | -34.9% |
| Epidemiologists | MA | 1 | $93,600 | $81,390 | +15% |
| Chemists | MA | 1 | $119,600 | $84,680 | +41.2% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MA | 1 | $105,000 | $132,398 | -20.7% |
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 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
| ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | 17 | $139,392 |
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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