Duke University & Health System
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Duke University & Health System filed 4 H-1B applications for Electrical Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $94,373. That is 19.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | NC | 1 | $90,000 | $106,950 | -15.8% |
| Nurse Practitioners | NC | 1 | $129,280 | $126,260 | +2.4% |
| Registered Nurses | NC | 1 | $96,952 | $120,063 | -19.2% |
| Surgeons, All Other | NC | 1 | $61,260 | — | — |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Electrical Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Electrical Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 59 | $191,187 |
| General Motors Company | 35 | $125,310 |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 29 | $133,755 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 24 | $168,890 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 23 | $144,442 |
| Cummins Inc. | 22 | $113,791 |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 21 | $186,685 |
| BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. | 16 | $104,986 |
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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