Open Avenues Foundation
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Open Avenues Foundation filed 45 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $83,302. That is 27.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MA | 4 | $91,374 | $91,100 | +0.3% |
| Software Developers | MA | 3 | $112,986 | $166,616 | -32.2% |
| Software Developers | CA | 3 | $107,640 | $166,616 | -35.4% |
| Operations Research Analysts | CA | 2 | $83,595 | $83,640 | -0.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | GA | 2 | $52,770 | $126,353 | -58.2% |
| Mathematicians | MA | 2 | $84,094 | $116,440 | -27.8% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | CA | 2 | $67,475 | $157,612 | -57.2% |
| Chemists | MA | 1 | $67,184 | $84,680 | -20.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | OH | 1 | $79,581 | $43,930 | +81.2% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 1 | $115,066 | $144,090 | -20.1% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | IL | 1 | $73,778 | $144,090 | -48.8% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | CA | 1 | $137,696 | $157,740 | -12.7% |
| Graphic Designers | FL | 1 | $46,322 | $51,324 | -9.7% |
| Graphic Designers | NY | 1 | $46,322 | $51,324 | -9.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 1 | $93,288 | $43,930 | +112.4% |
| Software Developers | FL | 1 | $115,918 | $166,616 | -30.4% |
| Industrial Engineers | VA | 1 | $93,538 | $99,380 | -5.9% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | MA | 1 | $90,688 | $157,612 | -42.5% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | FL | 1 | $56,576 | $157,612 | -64.1% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | GA | 1 | $40,165 | $82,090 | -51.1% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | CA | 1 | $57,658 | $74,680 | -22.8% |
| Mechanical Engineers | NY | 1 | $115,003 | $43,930 | +161.8% |
| Software Developers | OK | 1 | $66,706 | $166,616 | -60% |
| Chemists | CA | 1 | $116,813 | $84,680 | +37.9% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | VA | 1 | $70,990 | $157,612 | -55% |
| Computer Network Architects | MA | 1 | $112,486 | $129,840 | -13.4% |
| Compliance Officers | MA | 1 | $74,173 | $75,670 | -2% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 1 | $90,334 | $111,970 | -19.3% |
| Electrical Engineers | VA | 1 | $80,829 | $106,950 | -24.4% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | VA | 1 | $76,606 | $144,090 | -46.8% |
| Software Developers | NY | 1 | $85,197 | $166,616 | -48.9% |
| Financial Managers | CA | 1 | $122,658 | $112,034 | +9.5% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | TX | 1 | $58,386 | $74,680 | -21.8% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | UT | 1 | $48,360 | $157,612 | -69.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
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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