Environmental Defense Fund Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Environmental Defense Fund Inc. filed 2 H-1B applications for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health and related occupations with a median offered wage of $67,526. That is 14.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | PA | 1 | $66,802 | $78,980 | -15.4% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | NY | 1 | $68,250 | $78,980 | -13.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Consultants, Inc. | 7 | $82,987 |
| University of Colorado | 4 | $75,705 |
| University of California, Davis | 3 | $74,569 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 3 | $72,000 |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 3 | $69,950 |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | 3 | $76,024 |
| Columbia University | 3 | $77,683 |
| Oregon State University | 3 | $56,484 |
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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