Lake Washington Institute of Technology
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Lake Washington Institute of Technology filed 1 H-1B applications for Mental Health Counselors and related occupations with a median offered wage of $79,504. That is 55.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | WA | 1 | $79,504 | $177,907 | -55.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Mental Health Counselors
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Mental Health Counselors.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Mar Community Health Centers | 7 | $65,146 |
| Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, Inc. | 3 | $65,000 |
| Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. | 3 | $74,880 |
| One Common Unity Inc. | 2 | $66,198 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $69,045 |
| OMNI Health Services, Inc. | 2 | $40,000 |
| Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) | 2 | $84,084 |
| Advocates, Inc. | 2 | $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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