Kansas State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Kansas State University filed 17 H-1B applications for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $73,665. That is 24.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | KS | 4 | $105,200 | $105,650 | -0.4% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | KS | 3 | $52,138 | $68,240 | -23.6% |
| Microbiologists | KS | 2 | $70,176 | $85,470 | -17.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | KS | 2 | $100,000 | $85,260 | +17.3% |
| Agricultural Engineers | KS | 1 | $54,051 | $88,750 | -39.1% |
| Database Architects | TX | 1 | $107,322 | $134,700 | -20.3% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | KS | 1 | $61,074 | $78,980 | -22.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | KS | 1 | $49,000 | $91,100 | -46.2% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | KS | 1 | $77,826 | $82,090 | -5.2% |
| Physicists | IL | 1 | $59,862 | $155,680 | -61.5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 18 | $140,000 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 17 | $165,000 |
| University of Michigan | 14 | $150,000 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | 13 | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | 12 | $210,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | 11 | $50,752 |
| The University of Iowa | 11 | $210,000 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 10 | $125,000 |
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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