Johns Hopkins University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Johns Hopkins University filed 113 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $103,733. That is 4.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MD | 32 | $65,092 | $132,398 | -50.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MD | 12 | $72,000 | $91,100 | -21% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MD | 10 | $63,000 | $107,460 | -41.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 5 | $136,500 | $96,430 | +41.6% |
| Epidemiologists | MD | 5 | $70,000 | $81,390 | -14% |
| Statisticians | MD | 4 | $77,638 | $104,110 | -25.4% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MD | 4 | $80,766 | $100,730 | -19.8% |
| Biological Technicians | MD | 4 | $62,780 | $51,430 | +22.1% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 3 | $102,000 | $106,910 | -4.6% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | MD | 3 | $60,000 | $56,400 | +6.4% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | MD | 2 | $155,000 | $110,680 | +40% |
| Materials Scientists | MD | 2 | $60,000 | $106,160 | -43.5% |
| Physicists | MD | 2 | $62,275 | $155,680 | -60% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 2 | $157,000 | $68,025 | +130.8% |
| Chemical Engineers | MD | 2 | $59,571 | $112,100 | -46.9% |
| Microbiologists | MD | 2 | $119,782 | $85,470 | +40.1% |
| Project Management Specialists | MD | 1 | $92,500 | $98,580 | -6.2% |
| Budget Analysts | MD | 1 | $92,500 | $84,940 | +8.9% |
| Statisticians | MO | 1 | $65,600 | $104,110 | -37% |
| Engineers, All Other | MD | 1 | $82,751 | $111,970 | -26.1% |
| Data Scientists | MD | 1 | $96,450 | $147,477 | -34.6% |
| Statisticians | MI | 1 | $61,070 | $104,110 | -41.3% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | DC | 1 | $155,000 | $115,300 | +34.4% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | MD | 1 | $57,852 | $78,980 | -26.8% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | MD | 1 | $105,000 | $145,080 | -27.6% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $75,000 | $78,760 | -4.8% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | MD | 1 | $92,500 | $157,740 | -41.4% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | DC | 1 | $166,734 | $110,680 | +50.6% |
| Psychiatrists | MD | 1 | $193,627 | $226,880 | -14.7% |
| Chemists | MD | 1 | $57,762 | $84,680 | -31.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MA | 1 | $56,880 | $91,100 | -37.6% |
| Physicians, All Other | MD | 1 | $152,589 | $236,000 | -35.3% |
| Technical Writers | OH | 1 | $71,275 | $80,050 | -11% |
| Anesthesiologists | FL | 1 | $467,152 | — | — |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $85,000 | $79,910 | +6.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 53 | $94,147 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 49 | $140,000 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| Washington University | 40 | $61,500 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 38 | $60,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 34 | $90,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 32 | $65,000 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 32 | $75,000 |
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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