PFIZER INC.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, PFIZER INC. filed 22 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $129,440. That is 9% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 | MA | 3 | $102,731 | $132,398 | -22.4% |
| Management Analysts | WA | 2 | $136,650 | $99,410 | +37.5% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MA | 2 | $109,544 | $107,460 | +1.9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CT | 2 | $129,378 | $107,460 | +20.4% |
| Microbiologists | NY | 1 | $130,844 | $85,470 | +53.1% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CT | 1 | $87,991 | $132,398 | -33.5% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | NY | 1 | $77,636 | $100,730 | -22.9% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | SC | 1 | $141,750 | $157,740 | -10.1% |
| Industrial Engineers | MA | 1 | $131,144 | $99,380 | +32% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 1 | $125,000 | $107,460 | +16.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $145,450 | $91,100 | +59.7% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NC | 1 | $145,450 | $107,460 | +35.4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | IL | 1 | $128,004 | $157,740 | -18.9% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | KS | 1 | $181,843 | $157,740 | +15.3% |
| Statisticians | MA | 1 | $125,062 | $104,110 | +20.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | PA | 1 | $225,000 | $157,740 | +42.6% |
| Chemical Engineers | NC | 1 | $77,000 | $112,100 | -31.3% |
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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