Massachusetts Institute of Technology
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed 69 H-1B applications for Biochemists and Biophysicists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $109,040. That is 0.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MA | 15 | $67,500 | $107,460 | -37.2% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | MA | 10 | $107,474 | $145,080 | -25.9% |
| Physicists | MA | 10 | $80,000 | $155,680 | -48.6% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MA | 4 | $81,531 | $132,398 | -38.4% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MA | 4 | $66,950 | $100,730 | -33.5% |
| Chemical Engineers | MA | 4 | $103,500 | $112,100 | -7.7% |
| Economists | MA | 3 | $104,846 | $115,730 | -9.4% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | MA | 2 | $67,600 | $92,580 | -27% |
| Mathematicians | MA | 2 | $70,000 | $116,440 | -39.9% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $135,000 | $98,020 | +37.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MA | 2 | $107,474 | $91,100 | +18% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $300,000 | $81,020 | +270.3% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $197,760 | $115,300 | +71.5% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $120,000 | $105,770 | +13.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $136,700 | $83,920 | +62.9% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $116,606 | $93,650 | +24.5% |
| Chemists | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $84,680 | -23.2% |
| Microbiologists | MA | 1 | $71,900 | $85,470 | -15.9% |
| Astronomers | MA | 1 | $125,000 | $127,930 | -2.3% |
| Hydrologists | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $88,770 | -26.8% |
| Data Scientists | MA | 1 | $100,000 | $147,477 | -32.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | 44 | $84,760 |
| University of California, San Francisco | 42 | $75,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 30 | $74,569 |
| Duke University | 24 | $63,852 |
| University of Michigan | 24 | $58,000 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 17 | $99,134 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 16 | $63,852 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 15 | $72,162 |
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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