Harvard University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Harvard University filed 78 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $91,186. That is 10.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MA | 27 | $70,000 | $91,100 | -23.2% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MA | 8 | $74,693 | $107,460 | -30.5% |
| Physicists | MA | 5 | $65,000 | $155,680 | -58.2% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 4 | $72,000 | $83,920 | -14.2% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 4 | $235,432 | $105,650 | +122.8% |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | MA | 4 | $83,200 | $63,800 | +30.4% |
| Political Scientists | MA | 3 | $61,145 | $132,350 | -53.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $205,712 | $106,910 | +92.4% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | MA | 2 | $67,500 | $78,980 | -14.5% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $95,530 | $79,930 | +19.5% |
| Data Scientists | MA | 2 | $102,410 | $147,477 | -30.6% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $66,228 | $98,020 | -32.4% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $110,000 | $82,140 | +33.9% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $119,000 | $73,240 | +62.5% |
| Epidemiologists | MA | 1 | $70,000 | $81,390 | -14% |
| Engineers, All Other | MA | 1 | $92,700 | $111,970 | -17.2% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $90,000 | $105,770 | -14.9% |
| Psychologists, All Other | MA | 1 | $60,000 | $117,750 | -49% |
| Mathematicians | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $116,440 | -44.2% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $96,430 | -32.6% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | MA | 1 | $87,500 | $112,280 | -22.1% |
| Economists | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $115,730 | -43.8% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $100,412 | $115,300 | -12.9% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $70,620 | -8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
| HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE | 17 | $81,324 |
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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