Emory University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Emory University filed 80 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $107,551. That is 0.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | GA | 12 | $66,685 | $132,398 | -49.6% |
| Biological Technicians | GA | 7 | $48,381 | $51,430 | -5.9% |
| Chemists | GA | 6 | $67,933 | $84,680 | -19.8% |
| Surgeons, All Other | GA | 6 | $85,366 | — | — |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | GA | 6 | $65,000 | $107,460 | -39.5% |
| Epidemiologists | GA | 4 | $98,000 | $81,390 | +20.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | GA | 4 | $74,485 | $91,100 | -18.2% |
| Microbiologists | GA | 4 | $70,429 | $85,470 | -17.6% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | GA | 2 | $90,000 | $157,740 | -42.9% |
| Clergy | GA | 2 | $63,495 | $58,920 | +7.8% |
| Statisticians | GA | 2 | $119,000 | $104,110 | +14.3% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | GA | 2 | $71,000 | $100,730 | -29.5% |
| Neurologists | GA | 2 | $325,000 | $224,260 | +44.9% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 2 | $66,800 | $82,670 | -19.2% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 2 | $127,000 | $85,810 | +48% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | GA | 1 | $81,727 | $144,090 | -43.3% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $54,840 | $79,930 | -31.4% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | GA | 1 | $59,592 | $78,980 | -24.5% |
| Radiologists | GA | 1 | $364,000 | — | — |
| Instructional Coordinators | GA | 1 | $72,000 | $74,620 | -3.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $205,000 | $68,025 | +201.4% |
| Physicians, All Other | GA | 1 | $63,971 | $236,000 | -72.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $50,000 | $78,130 | -36% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $124,000 | $80,780 | +53.5% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | GA | 1 | $250,000 | $223,310 | +12% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $80,000 | $78,760 | +1.6% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $225,000 | $105,650 | +113% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $50,000 | $81,020 | -38.3% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $81,600 | $79,910 | +2.1% |
| Software Developers | GA | 1 | $80,342 | $166,616 | -51.8% |
| Data Scientists | FL | 1 | $71,000 | $147,477 | -51.9% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $90,000 | $80,360 | +12% |
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 |
| Washington University | 40 | $61,500 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| 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 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 32 | $65,092 |
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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