Sam Houston State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Sam Houston State University filed 3 H-1B applications for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $84,813. That is 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $82,008 | $69,030 | +18.8% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $80,424 | $85,810 | -6.3% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $92,007 | $115,300 | -20.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | 2 | $60,390 |
| Alabama A&M University | 2 | $71,650 |
| Mercyhurst University | 1 | $70,500 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | 1 | $55,000 |
| The Florida State University | 1 | $79,750 |
| The University of Alabama | 1 | $70,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | 1 | $83,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 1 | $64,000 |
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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