Temple University--A Commonwealth University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Temple University--A Commonwealth University filed 33 H-1B applications for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $84,916. That is 13.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 6 | $170,000 | $105,650 | +60.9% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | PA | 5 | $65,000 | $132,398 | -50.9% |
| Biological Technicians | PA | 3 | $45,000 | $51,430 | -12.5% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $100,000 | $98,020 | +2% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $97,763 | $96,430 | +1.4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | PA | 2 | $100,000 | $157,740 | -36.6% |
| Database Administrators | PA | 2 | $65,000 | $101,510 | -36% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $135,000 | $83,920 | +60.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | PA | 1 | $62,277 | $91,100 | -31.6% |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | PA | 1 | $60,000 | $96,100 | -37.6% |
| Chemists | PA | 1 | $94,728 | $84,680 | +11.9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | PA | 1 | $61,572 | $107,460 | -42.7% |
| Instructional Coordinators | PA | 1 | $55,873 | $74,620 | -25.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $96,134 | $80,360 | +19.6% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $88,080 | $79,930 | +10.2% |
| Data Scientists | PA | 1 | $50,000 | $147,477 | -66.1% |
| Statisticians | WA | 1 | $70,762 | $104,110 | -32% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $111,305 | $68,025 | +63.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 18 | $140,000 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 17 | $165,000 |
| University of Michigan | 14 | $150,000 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | 13 | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | 12 | $210,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | 11 | $50,752 |
| The University of Iowa | 11 | $210,000 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 10 | $125,000 |
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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