The Pennsylvania State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The Pennsylvania State University filed 69 H-1B applications for Materials Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $82,068. That is 18.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Scientists | PA | 7 | $60,000 | $106,160 | -43.5% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | PA | 6 | $70,032 | $107,460 | -34.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 6 | $105,012 | $106,910 | -1.8% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 5 | $120,000 | $96,430 | +24.4% |
| Microbiologists | PA | 4 | $63,852 | $85,470 | -25.3% |
| Chemists | PA | 3 | $59,592 | $84,680 | -29.6% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 3 | $75,024 | $81,020 | -7.4% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | PA | 3 | $67,632 | $132,398 | -48.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NC | 3 | $59,472 | $91,100 | -34.7% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $155,016 | $115,300 | +34.4% |
| Physicists | PA | 2 | $63,000 | $155,680 | -59.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $75,996 | $78,760 | -3.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $78,012 | $80,360 | -2.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | PA | 2 | $61,572 | $91,100 | -32.4% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $89,532 | $73,240 | +22.2% |
| Physicists | SD | 1 | $58,320 | $155,680 | -62.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | NC | 1 | $68,004 | $132,398 | -48.6% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | NJ | 1 | $57,492 | $107,460 | -46.5% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $73,800 | $82,140 | -10.2% |
| Sociologists | PA | 1 | $57,024 | $101,770 | -44% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | PA | 1 | $85,020 | $100,730 | -15.6% |
| Psychologists, All Other | PA | 1 | $65,004 | $117,750 | -44.8% |
| Economists | PA | 1 | $84,096 | $115,730 | -27.3% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $120,024 | $68,025 | +76.4% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $80,028 | $79,910 | +0.1% |
| Political Scientists | PA | 1 | $61,500 | $132,350 | -53.5% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $215,820 | $127,360 | +69.5% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $44,770 | $78,130 | -42.7% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $75,060 | $88,410 | -15.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $91,008 | $85,260 | +6.7% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $58,032 | $86,030 | -32.5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $115,008 | $105,650 | +8.9% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $94,500 | $75,770 | +24.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Materials Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Materials Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 11 | $79,500 |
| AFE, Inc. | 5 | $95,000 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | 5 | $115,430 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 4 | $76,995 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 4 | $68,779 |
| Northwestern University | 4 | $62,941 |
| University of South Carolina | 4 | $53,040 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | 3 | $117,564 |
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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