Mississippi State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Mississippi State University filed 14 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $73,673. That is 21.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 3 | $100,000 | $106,910 | -6.5% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | MS | 2 | $49,875 | $68,240 | -26.9% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $58,599 | $98,020 | -40.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $64,318 | $78,130 | -17.7% |
| Data Scientists | MS | 1 | $85,000 | $147,477 | -42.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $87,000 | $85,260 | +2% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $80,000 | $88,410 | -9.5% |
| Materials Engineers | MS | 1 | $79,976 | $104,100 | -23.2% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $49,500 | $78,760 | -37.2% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $81,600 | $101,650 | -19.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $74,533 | $81,020 | -8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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