National Institutes of Health, HHS
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, National Institutes of Health, HHS filed 108 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $106,016. That is 0.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MD | 51 | $93,394 | $132,398 | -29.5% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MD | 30 | $102,208 | $91,100 | +12.2% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MD | 17 | $99,134 | $107,460 | -7.7% |
| Epidemiologists | MD | 3 | $114,629 | $81,390 | +40.8% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MD | 2 | $120,185 | $100,730 | +19.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | AZ | 1 | $114,810 | $91,100 | +26% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NC | 1 | $88,600 | $91,100 | -2.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MA | 1 | $101,286 | $132,398 | -23.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | NC | 1 | $87,760 | $132,398 | -33.7% |
| Statisticians | MD | 1 | $138,150 | $104,110 | +32.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 49 | $140,000 |
| Washington University | 40 | $61,500 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 38 | $60,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 34 | $90,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 32 | $65,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 32 | $65,092 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 32 | $75,000 |
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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