James Madison University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, James Madison University filed 9 H-1B applications for Business Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $77,028. That is 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 4 | $100,000 | $97,130 | +3% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 2 | $98,500 | $115,300 | -14.6% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 1 | $60,638 | $79,910 | -24.1% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 1 | $64,000 | $81,020 | -21% |
| Instructional Coordinators | VA | 1 | $62,000 | $74,620 | -16.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Business Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 7 | $134,375 |
| Cornell University | 6 | $225,000 |
| Texas Tech University | 6 | $125,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 4 | $268,755 |
| University of New Hampshire | 4 | $166,464 |
| Indiana University | 4 | $101,959 |
| University of South Florida | 3 | $110,000 |
| CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $85,896 |
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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