Texas A&M AgriLife Research
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Texas A&M AgriLife Research filed 23 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $57,799. That is 36.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | TX | 7 | $51,000 | $91,100 | -44% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | TX | 2 | $60,000 | $107,460 | -44.2% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $132,398 | -62.2% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $68,240 | -26.7% |
| Biological Technicians | TX | 1 | $63,000 | $51,430 | +22.5% |
| Instructional Coordinators | TX | 1 | $66,000 | $74,620 | -11.6% |
| Curators | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $61,750 | -19% |
| Hydrologists | TX | 1 | $57,321 | $88,770 | -35.4% |
| Health Education Specialists | TX | 1 | $47,465 | $62,860 | -24.5% |
| Animal Scientists | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $70,140 | -28.7% |
| Materials Scientists | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $106,160 | -52.9% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | TX | 1 | $85,000 | $112,280 | -24.3% |
| Agricultural Engineers | TX | 1 | $53,102 | $88,750 | -40.2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | TX | 1 | $85,000 | $157,740 | -46.1% |
| Project Management Specialists | TX | 1 | $46,900 | $98,580 | -52.4% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | TX | 1 | $60,000 | $88,460 | -32.2% |
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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