Texas A&M University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Texas A&M University filed 70 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $77,572. That is 20.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 10 | $99,000 | $106,910 | -7.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | TX | 7 | $53,004 | $91,100 | -41.8% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 4 | $140,000 | $115,300 | +21.4% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | TX | 3 | $50,500 | $95,890 | -47.3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 3 | $85,000 | $105,650 | -19.5% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 3 | $63,000 | $75,770 | -16.9% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 3 | $67,500 | $105,770 | -36.2% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | TX | 2 | $70,000 | $92,860 | -24.6% |
| Project Management Specialists | TX | 2 | $62,500 | $98,580 | -36.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $243,345 | $68,025 | +257.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $101,250 | $96,430 | +5% |
| Database Administrators | TX | 2 | $130,000 | $101,510 | +28.1% |
| Biological Technicians | TX | 2 | $63,000 | $51,430 | +22.5% |
| Chemists | TX | 2 | $59,405 | $84,680 | -29.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $60,003 | $81,020 | -25.9% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | TX | 2 | $52,000 | $56,400 | -7.8% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $90,000 | $98,020 | -8.2% |
| Data Scientists | TX | 1 | $68,390 | $147,477 | -53.6% |
| Political Scientists | TX | 1 | $75,000 | $132,350 | -43.3% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | TX | 1 | $64,224 | $112,280 | -42.8% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | TX | 1 | $66,000 | $144,090 | -54.2% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $55,008 | $83,920 | -34.5% |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | TX | 1 | $50,962 | $52,440 | -2.8% |
| Engineers, All Other | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $111,970 | -55.3% |
| Statisticians | TX | 1 | $60,000 | $104,110 | -42.4% |
| Operations Research Analysts | TX | 1 | $80,080 | $83,640 | -4.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | TX | 1 | $60,945 | $126,353 | -51.8% |
| Physicists | TX | 1 | $55,412 | $155,680 | -64.4% |
| Economists | TX | 1 | $56,493 | $115,730 | -51.2% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $80,001 | $79,910 | +0.1% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $77,704 | $100,690 | -22.8% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $63,333 | $85,600 | -26% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | TX | 1 | $60,945 | $61,710 | -1.2% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $126,000 | $102,610 | +22.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | TX | 1 | $75,000 | $107,460 | -30.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 6 | $105,012 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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