Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii filed 8 H-1B applications for Astronomers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $77,833. That is 31.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomers | HI | 1 | $60,507 | $127,930 | -52.7% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | HI | 1 | $107,994 | $112,280 | -3.8% |
| Civil Engineers | HI | 1 | $83,990 | $166,643 | -49.6% |
| Microbiologists | HI | 1 | $54,995 | $85,470 | -35.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | HI | 1 | $89,981 | $91,100 | -1.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | HI | 1 | $69,347 | $43,930 | +57.9% |
| Software Developers | HI | 1 | $101,232 | $166,616 | -39.2% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | HI | 1 | $54,616 | $119,200 | -54.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Astronomers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Astronomers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| AURA/SPACE TELESCOPE SCIENCE INSTITUTE | 4 | $115,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 4 | $84,000 |
| University of Illinois | 4 | $60,507 |
| University of Chicago | 2 | $70,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | 2 | $97,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | 2 | $100,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | 2 | $82,000 |
| The University of Chicago | 2 | $77,000 |
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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