The Brattle Group
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The Brattle Group filed 8 H-1B applications for Economists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $152,931. That is 32.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economists | DC | 3 | $205,008 | $115,730 | +77.1% |
| Economists | NY | 2 | $200,000 | $115,730 | +72.8% |
| Economists | CA | 1 | $103,368 | $115,730 | -10.7% |
| Economists | MA | 1 | $169,278 | $115,730 | +46.3% |
| Economists | IL | 1 | $87,000 | $115,730 | -24.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Economists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Economists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Research, Inc. | 16 | $205,625 |
| NATIONAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | 14 | $140,000 |
| Analysis Group, Inc. | 13 | $168,748 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 12 | $166,433 |
| FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. | 5 | $123,695 |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | 4 | $70,021 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 4 | $65,000 |
| CRA International, Inc. | 4 | $155,500 |
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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