Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute filed 18 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $94,780. That is 3.9% 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 | NY | 5 | $105,000 | $106,910 | -1.8% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 4 | $125,000 | $96,430 | +29.6% |
| Chemists | NY | 3 | $50,965 | $84,680 | -39.8% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 2 | $82,493 | $85,810 | -3.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NY | 2 | $55,000 | $91,100 | -39.6% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | NY | 1 | $80,000 | $157,740 | -49.3% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $165,000 | $68,025 | +142.6% |
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 Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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