The University of Alabama
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The University of Alabama filed 28 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $77,159. That is 20.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 8 | $102,000 | $106,910 | -4.6% |
| Materials Engineers | AL | 2 | $96,720 | $104,100 | -7.1% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 2 | $210,000 | $68,025 | +208.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 2 | $82,000 | $81,020 | +1.2% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 2 | $72,000 | $79,910 | -9.9% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | AL | 2 | $85,000 | $145,080 | -41.4% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 1 | $70,000 | $69,030 | +1.4% |
| Chemical Engineers | AL | 1 | $80,000 | $112,100 | -28.6% |
| Electrical Engineers | AL | 1 | $30,720 | $106,950 | -71.3% |
| Data Scientists | AL | 1 | $60,000 | $147,477 | -59.3% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 1 | $53,150 | $80,360 | -33.9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | AL | 1 | $52,000 | $107,460 | -51.6% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 1 | $50,000 | $78,760 | -36.5% |
| Statisticians | AL | 1 | $60,000 | $104,110 | -42.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | AL | 1 | $48,960 | $91,100 | -46.3% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | AL | 1 | $82,000 | $78,410 | +4.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 6 | $105,012 |
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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