Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey filed 49 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $138,435. That is 21.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NJ | 13 | $75,569 | $91,100 | -17% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | NJ | 7 | $68,801 | $132,398 | -48% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NJ | 5 | $130,000 | $96,430 | +34.8% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | NJ | 3 | $203,701 | $223,310 | -8.8% |
| Microbiologists | NJ | 3 | $75,569 | $85,470 | -11.6% |
| Materials Engineers | NJ | 2 | $56,963 | $104,100 | -45.3% |
| Surgeons, All Other | NJ | 2 | $336,617 | — | — |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | NJ | 2 | $80,000 | $85,810 | -6.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NJ | 2 | $63,091 | $107,460 | -41.3% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | NJ | 1 | $90,000 | $100,690 | -10.6% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | NJ | 1 | $148,000 | $115,300 | +28.4% |
| Chemical Engineers | NJ | 1 | $90,000 | $112,100 | -19.7% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | NJ | 1 | $235,000 | — | — |
| Physicians, All Other | NJ | 1 | $213,000 | $236,000 | -9.7% |
| Epidemiologists | NJ | 1 | $117,000 | $81,390 | +43.8% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | NJ | 1 | $56,963 | $78,980 | -27.9% |
| Radiologists | NJ | 1 | $360,000 | — | — |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | NJ | 1 | $125,000 | $95,890 | +30.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | NJ | 1 | $105,000 | $82,140 | +27.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
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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