Portland State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Portland State University filed 9 H-1B applications for Business Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $87,248. That is 7.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 3 | $153,837 | $68,025 | +126.1% |
| Public Relations Specialists | NY | 2 | $56,184 | $66,750 | -15.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $79,810 | $106,910 | -25.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $80,001 | $82,140 | -2.6% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | CA | 1 | $65,624 | $78,980 | -16.9% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | OR | 1 | $88,029 | $85,600 | +2.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Business Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 7 | $134,375 |
| Cornell University | 6 | $225,000 |
| Texas Tech University | 6 | $125,000 |
| James Madison University | 4 | $100,000 |
| Indiana University | 4 | $101,959 |
| University of New Hampshire | 4 | $166,464 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 4 | $268,755 |
| University of Minnesota | 3 | $90,000 |
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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