Northwestern University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Northwestern University filed 48 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $83,925. That is 18.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | IL | 10 | $63,852 | $132,398 | -51.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | IL | 4 | $135,000 | $107,460 | +25.6% |
| Materials Scientists | IL | 4 | $62,941 | $106,160 | -40.7% |
| Statisticians | IL | 4 | $96,182 | $104,110 | -7.6% |
| Chemists | IL | 4 | $74,100 | $84,680 | -12.5% |
| Physicists | IL | 3 | $63,852 | $155,680 | -59% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | IL | 3 | $85,000 | $100,730 | -15.6% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $57,000 | $78,760 | -27.6% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | IL | 2 | $92,000 | $91,100 | +1% |
| Economists | IL | 2 | $115,000 | $115,730 | -0.6% |
| Instructional Coordinators | IL | 1 | $76,650 | $74,620 | +2.7% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $86,000 | $82,140 | +4.7% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | IL | 1 | $72,000 | $98,540 | -26.9% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $86,100 | $98,020 | -12.2% |
| Statisticians | MA | 1 | $100,629 | $104,110 | -3.3% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | IL | 1 | $45,718 | $70,620 | -35.3% |
| Microbiologists | IL | 1 | $80,000 | $85,470 | -6.4% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | IL | 1 | $125,000 | $79,870 | +56.5% |
| Data Scientists | IL | 1 | $105,000 | $147,477 | -28.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CA | 1 | $56,484 | $132,398 | -57.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 53 | $94,147 |
| 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 |
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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