Iowa State University of Science and Technology
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Iowa State University of Science and Technology filed 34 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $79,160. That is 19.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | IA | 4 | $93,930 | $106,910 | -12.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | IA | 4 | $56,430 | $91,100 | -38.1% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | IA | 3 | $50,482 | $68,240 | -26% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | IA | 3 | $75,000 | $80,360 | -6.7% |
| Physicists | IA | 2 | $59,500 | $155,680 | -61.8% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | IA | 2 | $42,809 | $56,400 | -24.1% |
| Microbiologists | IA | 2 | $70,409 | $85,470 | -17.6% |
| Materials Scientists | IA | 2 | $91,915 | $106,160 | -13.4% |
| Agricultural Engineers | IA | 2 | $101,000 | $88,750 | +13.8% |
| Chemists | IA | 2 | $110,489 | $84,680 | +30.5% |
| Veterinarians | IA | 2 | $45,000 | $119,100 | -62.2% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | IA | 1 | $66,664 | $105,770 | -37% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IA | 1 | $117,000 | $81,020 | +44.4% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | IA | 1 | $118,500 | $115,300 | +2.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | IA | 1 | $120,000 | $105,650 | +13.6% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | IA | 1 | $57,030 | $78,980 | -27.8% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | IA | 1 | $69,565 | $145,080 | -52.1% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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