Mercer University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Mercer University filed 4 H-1B applications for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $70,659. That is 18.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 2 | $58,870 | $83,920 | -29.8% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | GA | 1 | $38,106 | $61,710 | -38.2% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | GA | 1 | $115,000 | $115,300 | -0.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 9 | $85,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | 5 | $81,310 |
| Harvard University | 4 | $72,000 |
| University of Georgia | 4 | $130,000 |
| The Florida State University | 3 | $87,203 |
| Arizona State University | 3 | $87,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 3 | $96,400 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | 3 | $85,000 |
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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