HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE filed 27 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $80,824. That is 17.4% 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 | CA | 6 | $85,000 | $91,100 | -6.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | VA | 4 | $86,008 | $91,100 | -5.6% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MA | 3 | $90,000 | $91,100 | -1.2% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | VA | 3 | $78,000 | $107,460 | -27.4% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MA | 2 | $78,786 | $107,460 | -26.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NY | 1 | $74,000 | $91,100 | -18.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | TX | 1 | $70,000 | $91,100 | -23.2% |
| Physicists | VA | 1 | $78,000 | $155,680 | -49.9% |
| Microbiologists | MA | 1 | $70,000 | $85,470 | -18.1% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | VA | 1 | $90,000 | $100,730 | -10.7% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NY | 1 | $85,000 | $107,460 | -20.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | IN | 1 | $90,000 | $91,100 | -1.2% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | CA | 1 | $82,485 | $68,240 | +20.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | WA | 1 | $74,263 | $91,100 | -18.5% |
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 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| 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 |
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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