The Curators of the University of Missouri/University of Missouri-Kansas City
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The Curators of the University of Missouri/University of Missouri-Kansas City filed 9 H-1B applications for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $71,853. That is 22.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 2 | $57,000 | $80,360 | -29.1% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MO | 1 | $80,000 | $132,398 | -39.6% |
| Materials Scientists | MO | 1 | $56,650 | $106,160 | -46.6% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $92,500 | $105,650 | -12.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $64,170 | $83,920 | -23.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $62,500 | $43,750 | +42.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MO | 1 | $55,000 | $91,100 | -39.6% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | MO | 1 | $107,000 | $98,020 | +9.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 3 | $75,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc. | 3 | $65,148 |
| California Institute of the Arts | 2 | $193,174 |
| Georgia State University | 2 | $66,300 |
| State University of New York at Potsdam | 2 | $45,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | 2 | $93,682 |
| Hope College | 2 | $55,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 2 | $79,500 |
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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