Purdue University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Purdue University filed 56 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $85,903. That is 19.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 7 | $111,227 | $106,910 | +4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | IN | 4 | $60,070 | $91,100 | -34.1% |
| Instructional Coordinators | IN | 3 | $57,996 | $74,620 | -22.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 3 | $95,000 | $85,260 | +11.4% |
| Veterinarians | IN | 3 | $92,000 | $119,100 | -22.8% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | IN | 3 | $90,000 | $157,740 | -42.9% |
| Chemists | IN | 3 | $63,752 | $84,680 | -24.7% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | IN | 2 | $70,000 | $145,080 | -51.8% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 2 | $120,000 | $68,025 | +76.4% |
| Mental Health Counselors | IN | 2 | $71,000 | $177,907 | -60.1% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 2 | $100,000 | $98,020 | +2% |
| Statisticians | IN | 2 | $69,368 | $104,110 | -33.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 2 | $140,000 | $105,650 | +32.5% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | IN | 2 | $57,456 | $107,460 | -46.5% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | IN | 2 | $82,000 | $126,353 | -35.1% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 2 | $160,000 | $82,670 | +93.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | IN | 1 | $103,000 | $132,398 | -22.2% |
| Industrial Engineers | IN | 1 | $67,992 | $99,380 | -31.6% |
| Database Administrators | IN | 1 | $102,072 | $101,510 | +0.6% |
| Aerospace Engineers | IN | 1 | $97,000 | $130,720 | -25.8% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | IN | 1 | $65,000 | $56,400 | +15.2% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 1 | $135,850 | $115,300 | +17.8% |
| Chemical Engineers | IN | 1 | $55,000 | $112,100 | -50.9% |
| Data Scientists | IN | 1 | $75,000 | $147,477 | -49.1% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 1 | $68,000 | $79,910 | -14.9% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | IN | 1 | $62,500 | $79,870 | -21.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IN | 1 | $59,000 | $81,020 | -27.2% |
| Nuclear Engineers | IN | 1 | $75,000 | $125,460 | -40.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 6 | $105,012 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
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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