Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC filed 25 H-1B applications for Data Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $128,774. That is 20.7% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | CA | 3 | $186,934 | $147,477 | +26.8% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | CA | 3 | $112,740 | $92,580 | +21.8% |
| Physicists | CA | 3 | $117,960 | $155,680 | -24.2% |
| Materials Scientists | CA | 3 | $117,564 | $106,160 | +10.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 2 | $185,126 | $43,930 | +321.4% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | CA | 2 | $112,920 | $92,860 | +21.6% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | CA | 1 | $112,920 | $78,980 | +43% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | CA | 1 | $173,040 | $145,080 | +19.3% |
| Political Scientists | CA | 1 | $138,745 | $132,350 | +4.8% |
| Microbiologists | CA | 1 | $99,000 | $85,470 | +15.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $112,740 | $91,100 | +23.8% |
| Chemists | CA | 1 | $117,960 | $84,680 | +39.3% |
| Astronomers | CA | 1 | $108,840 | $127,930 | -14.9% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 1 | $117,564 | $104,100 | +12.9% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 1 | $117,564 | $111,970 | +5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Data Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Data Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 1,856 | $178,422 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,690 | $107,027 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | 1,661 | $162,976 |
| Wipro Limited | 1,510 | $150,062 |
| KPMG LLP | 1,143 | $122,121 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 678 | $179,246 |
| Ernst and Young LLP | 571 | $94,697 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 321 | $133,168 |
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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