North Carolina State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, North Carolina State University filed 37 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $70,308. That is 25.1% 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 | NC | 4 | $121,000 | $106,910 | +13.2% |
| Veterinarians | NC | 3 | $42,193 | $119,100 | -64.6% |
| Chemists | NC | 3 | $58,198 | $84,680 | -31.3% |
| Civil Engineers | NC | 2 | $88,000 | $166,643 | -47.2% |
| Animal Scientists | NC | 2 | $78,000 | $70,140 | +11.2% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | NC | 2 | $60,000 | $68,240 | -12.1% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 2 | $46,400 | $78,130 | -40.6% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 2 | $95,000 | $85,810 | +10.7% |
| Materials Scientists | NC | 1 | $60,000 | $106,160 | -43.5% |
| Environmental Engineers | NC | 1 | $65,458 | $100,090 | -34.6% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | NC | 1 | $90,000 | $100,730 | -10.7% |
| Conservation Scientists | NC | 1 | $70,000 | $68,750 | +1.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NC | 1 | $60,000 | $107,460 | -44.2% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $50,960 | $78,760 | -35.3% |
| Chemical Engineers | NC | 1 | $54,000 | $112,100 | -51.8% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | NC | 1 | $73,944 | $92,860 | -20.4% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | NC | 1 | $81,220 | $95,360 | -14.8% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | NC | 1 | $50,000 | $56,400 | -11.3% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | NC | 1 | $50,898 | $82,090 | -38% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | NC | 1 | $79,518 | $126,353 | -37.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NC | 1 | $53,300 | $91,100 | -41.5% |
| Instructional Coordinators | NC | 1 | $73,162 | $74,620 | -2% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | NC | 1 | $86,460 | $101,800 | -15.1% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $75,000 | $88,410 | -15.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | NC | 1 | $95,000 | $85,260 | +11.4% |
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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