Texas Tech University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Texas Tech University filed 27 H-1B applications for Business Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $85,346. That is 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 6 | $125,000 | $68,025 | +83.8% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 4 | $80,000 | $105,770 | -24.4% |
| Economists | TX | 3 | $56,493 | $115,730 | -51.2% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | TX | 2 | $50,000 | $68,240 | -26.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $122,000 | $106,910 | +14.1% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $85,000 | $88,410 | -3.9% |
| Chemical Engineers | TX | 1 | $125,040 | $112,100 | +11.5% |
| Physicists | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $155,680 | -67.9% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $110,000 | $83,920 | +31.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $60,000 | $78,760 | -23.8% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $100,000 | $78,410 | +27.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $65,000 | $85,260 | -23.8% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $67,000 | $75,770 | -11.6% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | TX | 1 | $83,196 | $145,080 | -42.7% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $101,466 | $79,910 | +27% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Business Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 7 | $134,375 |
| Cornell University | 6 | $225,000 |
| James Madison University | 4 | $100,000 |
| Indiana University | 4 | $101,959 |
| University of New Hampshire | 4 | $166,464 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 4 | $268,755 |
| CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $85,896 |
| University of Minnesota | 3 | $90,000 |
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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