The Curators of the University of Missouri
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The Curators of the University of Missouri filed 56 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $68,856. That is 23.7% 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 | MO | 11 | $52,862 | $91,100 | -42% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 5 | $119,542 | $105,650 | +13.1% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | MO | 4 | $52,027 | $68,240 | -23.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MO | 3 | $58,257 | $132,398 | -56% |
| Chemists | MO | 3 | $61,599 | $84,680 | -27.3% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 2 | $71,425 | $106,910 | -33.2% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 2 | $90,000 | $83,920 | +7.2% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 2 | $71,128 | $73,240 | -2.9% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 2 | $130,250 | $68,025 | +91.5% |
| Data Scientists | MO | 2 | $79,416 | $147,477 | -46.2% |
| Statisticians | MO | 2 | $111,922 | $104,110 | +7.5% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 2 | $102,430 | $115,300 | -11.2% |
| Animal Scientists | MO | 1 | $48,547 | $70,140 | -30.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MO | 1 | $48,384 | $107,460 | -55% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | MO | 1 | $45,646 | $56,400 | -19.1% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $73,600 | $100,690 | -26.9% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $56,000 | $85,810 | -34.7% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $66,952 | $82,670 | -19% |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | MO | 1 | $78,970 | $59,770 | +32.1% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | MO | 1 | $53,894 | $112,280 | -52% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MO | 1 | $57,946 | $100,730 | -42.5% |
| Biological Technicians | MO | 1 | $35,110 | $51,430 | -31.7% |
| Economists | MO | 1 | $56,191 | $115,730 | -51.4% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $57,165 | $80,360 | -28.9% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $82,170 | $96,430 | -14.8% |
| Agricultural Engineers | MO | 1 | $56,711 | $88,750 | -36.1% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $55,000 | $69,030 | -20.3% |
| Conservation Scientists | MO | 1 | $54,814 | $68,750 | -20.3% |
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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