FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION filed 19 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $114,349. That is 15% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 | MD | 6 | $145,604 | $100,890 | +44.3% |
| Statisticians | MD | 6 | $126,949 | $104,110 | +21.9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | AR | 2 | $98,496 | $107,460 | -8.3% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MD | 2 | $119,482 | $100,730 | +18.6% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | WA | 1 | $109,546 | $100,730 | +8.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MD | 1 | $112,015 | $91,100 | +23% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | AR | 1 | $88,352 | $91,100 | -3% |
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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