Oregon State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Oregon State University filed 35 H-1B applications for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health and related occupations with a median offered wage of $81,501. That is 12.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | OR | 3 | $56,484 | $78,980 | -28.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 3 | $62,676 | $85,260 | -26.5% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | OR | 3 | $60,000 | $92,580 | -35.2% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 3 | $85,010 | $106,910 | -20.5% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | OR | 2 | $63,336 | $144,090 | -56% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 2 | $94,005 | $96,430 | -2.5% |
| Physicists | OR | 2 | $65,004 | $155,680 | -58.2% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 2 | $206,676 | $68,025 | +203.8% |
| Chemists | OR | 1 | $57,637 | $84,680 | -31.9% |
| Budget Analysts | MO | 1 | $59,472 | $84,940 | -30% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | OR | 1 | $44,004 | $91,100 | -51.7% |
| Instructional Coordinators | OR | 1 | $56,100 | $74,620 | -24.8% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $149,268 | $115,300 | +29.5% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | OR | 1 | $60,000 | $74,680 | -19.7% |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | OR | 1 | $85,488 | $96,100 | -11% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $125,004 | $105,650 | +18.3% |
| Microbiologists | OR | 1 | $60,000 | $85,470 | -29.8% |
| Nuclear Engineers | OR | 1 | $118,500 | $125,460 | -5.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $64,752 | $83,920 | -22.8% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | WA | 1 | $63,852 | $70,600 | -9.6% |
| Food Science Technicians | OR | 1 | $50,004 | $49,090 | +1.9% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $114,672 | $98,020 | +17% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $72,588 | $81,020 | -10.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Consultants, Inc. | 7 | $82,987 |
| University of Colorado | 4 | $75,705 |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | 3 | $76,024 |
| University of California, Davis | 3 | $74,569 |
| Columbia University | 3 | $77,683 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 3 | $72,000 |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 3 | $69,950 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc. | 2 | $67,526 |
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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