Duke University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Duke University filed 54 H-1B applications for Biochemists and Biophysicists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $94,161. That is 7.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NC | 24 | $63,852 | $107,460 | -40.6% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 5 | $99,413 | $105,650 | -5.9% |
| Management Analysts | NC | 3 | $70,000 | $99,410 | -29.6% |
| Biological Technicians | NC | 3 | $45,000 | $51,430 | -12.5% |
| Statisticians | NC | 3 | $94,126 | $104,110 | -9.6% |
| Physicists | NC | 2 | $74,000 | $155,680 | -52.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 2 | $57,652 | $78,760 | -26.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | NC | 2 | $64,160 | $132,398 | -51.5% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | NC | 1 | $115,000 | $100,730 | +14.2% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NC | 1 | $86,000 | $91,100 | -5.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $270,000 | $68,025 | +296.9% |
| Software Developers | NC | 1 | $62,941 | $166,616 | -62.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | NC | 1 | $92,539 | $126,353 | -26.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $110,000 | $106,910 | +2.9% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $166,000 | $98,020 | +69.4% |
| Budget Analysts | NC | 1 | $60,221 | $84,940 | -29.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $94,000 | $80,360 | +17% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $70,000 | $81,020 | -13.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | 44 | $84,760 |
| University of California, San Francisco | 42 | $75,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 30 | $74,569 |
| University of Michigan | 24 | $58,000 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 17 | $99,134 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 16 | $63,852 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 15 | $67,500 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 15 | $72,162 |
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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