Smith & Nephew, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Smith & Nephew, Inc. filed 14 H-1B applications for Compliance Officers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $133,464. That is 17.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | MA | 2 | $127,428 | $75,670 | +68.4% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | TN | 1 | $168,920 | $144,090 | +17.2% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | MA | 1 | $159,285 | $144,090 | +10.5% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | PA | 1 | $125,930 | $101,800 | +23.7% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | MA | 1 | $150,000 | $101,800 | +47.3% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | TN | 1 | $98,203 | $100,730 | -2.5% |
| Database Administrators | TN | 1 | $96,304 | $101,510 | -5.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | TN | 1 | $145,204 | $165,370 | -12.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | MA | 1 | $135,200 | $43,930 | +207.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | PA | 1 | $140,000 | $126,353 | +10.8% |
| Software Developers | MA | 1 | $166,358 | $166,616 | -0.2% |
| Industrial Engineers | TN | 1 | $92,198 | $99,380 | -7.2% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MA | 1 | $130,000 | $100,730 | +29.1% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Compliance Officers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Compliance Officers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 5 | $92,338 |
| Unicon Pharma Inc | 4 | $68,671 |
| Amgen Inc. | 4 | $160,573 |
| Aplomb Technologies Inc. | 3 | $88,500 |
| Covidien LP | 3 | $93,646 |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 3 | $98,275 |
| RevereIT LLC | 3 | $91,520 |
| Sure-Fi | 3 | $62,400 |
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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