Prairie View A&M University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Prairie View A&M University filed 4 H-1B applications for Hydrologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $55,933. That is 27.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrologists | TX | 2 | $57,000 | $88,770 | -35.8% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | TX | 1 | $52,000 | $54,000 | -3.7% |
| Agricultural Engineers | TX | 1 | $58,800 | $88,750 | -33.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Hydrologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Hydrologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 2 | $69,337 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 2 | $95,000 |
| SC Department of Natural Resources | 1 | $62,896 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | 1 | $57,321 |
| Texas State University | 1 | $57,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 1 | $72,000 |
| The University of Vermont | 1 | $56,484 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 1 | $85,000 |
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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