Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. filed 59 H-1B applications for Data Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $166,215. That is 43.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | CA | 8 | $190,186 | $147,477 | +29% |
| Software Developers | CA | 7 | $166,192 | $166,616 | -0.3% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 5 | $197,370 | $111,970 | +76.3% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | CA | 4 | $153,179 | $157,612 | -2.8% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 4 | $162,000 | $43,930 | +268.8% |
| Industrial Engineers | CA | 3 | $165,987 | $99,380 | +67% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CA | 3 | $158,200 | $100,730 | +57.1% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 3 | $161,450 | $106,950 | +51% |
| Compliance Officers | CA | 2 | $153,908 | $75,670 | +103.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 2 | $195,968 | $126,353 | +55.1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | CA | 2 | $218,855 | $169,510 | +29.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 2 | $161,790 | $91,100 | +77.6% |
| Logisticians | CA | 2 | $150,000 | $79,400 | +88.9% |
| Software Developers | VA | 1 | $117,248 | $166,616 | -29.6% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | NC | 1 | $98,668 | $132,398 | -25.5% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | VA | 1 | $118,780 | $119,200 | -0.4% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | CO | 1 | $136,000 | $79,590 | +70.9% |
| Construction Managers | CA | 1 | $171,078 | $104,900 | +63.1% |
| Database Administrators | CA | 1 | $162,550 | $101,510 | +60.1% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | CA | 1 | $177,752 | $119,200 | +49.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 1 | $197,406 | $165,370 | +19.4% |
| Industrial Engineers | VA | 1 | $92,426 | $99,380 | -7% |
| Information Security Analysts | CA | 1 | $212,831 | $120,360 | +76.8% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | CA | 1 | $210,213 | $101,800 | +106.5% |
| Financial Managers | CA | 1 | $225,332 | $112,034 | +101.1% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Data Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Data Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 1,856 | $178,422 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,690 | $107,027 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | 1,661 | $162,976 |
| Wipro Limited | 1,510 | $150,062 |
| KPMG LLP | 1,143 | $122,121 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 678 | $179,246 |
| Ernst and Young LLP | 571 | $94,697 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 321 | $133,168 |
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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