The Leland Stanford, Jr University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The Leland Stanford, Jr University filed 121 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $118,622. That is 11.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CA | 32 | $75,000 | $132,398 | -43.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 27 | $78,000 | $91,100 | -14.4% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 13 | $71,650 | $107,460 | -33.3% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CA | 9 | $78,000 | $100,730 | -22.6% |
| Physicists | CA | 3 | $80,850 | $155,680 | -48.1% |
| Hydrologists | CA | 2 | $95,000 | $88,770 | +7% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 2 | $103,750 | $147,477 | -29.7% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | CA | 2 | $80,000 | $92,580 | -13.6% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | CA | 2 | $95,945 | $145,080 | -33.9% |
| Political Scientists | CA | 2 | $175,000 | $132,350 | +32.2% |
| Biological Technicians | CA | 2 | $75,000 | $51,430 | +45.8% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | CA | 2 | $115,000 | $157,740 | -27.1% |
| Materials Scientists | CA | 2 | $71,650 | $106,160 | -32.5% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $322,307 | $115,300 | +179.5% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $190,000 | $96,430 | +97% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 1 | $75,000 | $104,100 | -28% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $124,000 | $98,020 | +26.5% |
| Sociologists | CA | 1 | $97,000 | $101,770 | -4.7% |
| Software Developers | CA | 1 | $165,000 | $166,616 | -1% |
| Microbiologists | CA | 1 | $74,000 | $85,470 | -13.4% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | CA | 1 | $145,000 | $95,360 | +52.1% |
| Psychologists, All Other | CA | 1 | $93,000 | $117,750 | -21% |
| Coaches and Scouts | CA | 1 | $65,000 | $45,910 | +41.6% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $137,159 | $93,650 | +46.5% |
| Management Analysts | CA | 1 | $120,000 | $99,410 | +20.7% |
| Statisticians | CA | 1 | $110,000 | $104,110 | +5.7% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | CA | 1 | $109,180 | $74,680 | +46.2% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 1 | $114,000 | $111,970 | +1.8% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $78,100 | $78,760 | -0.8% |
| Instructional Coordinators | CA | 1 | $77,000 | $74,620 | +3.2% |
| Astronomers | CA | 1 | $100,000 | $127,930 | -21.8% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 1 | $79,936 | $106,950 | -25.3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $444,000 | $105,650 | +320.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 53 | $94,147 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 49 | $140,000 |
| Washington University | 40 | $61,500 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 38 | $60,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 34 | $90,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 32 | $65,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 32 | $65,092 |
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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