Lamar University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Lamar University filed 8 H-1B applications for Dietitians and Nutritionists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $65,440. That is 18.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | TX | 2 | $50,637 | $69,680 | -27.3% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $60,000 | $79,910 | -24.9% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $70,000 | $100,690 | -30.5% |
| Athletic Trainers | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $57,930 | -13.7% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $72,000 | $68,025 | +5.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $90,000 | $106,910 | -15.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Dietitians and Nutritionists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | 2 | $74,439 |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. | 2 | $66,643 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 2 | $62,000 |
| Archer Rehabilitation, LLC | 1 | $90,000 |
| CN Resource | 1 | $70,720 |
| DaVita, Inc. | 1 | $66,508 |
| Essentia Health, Inc. | 1 | $65,894 |
| Banner Health | 1 | $62,000 |
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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