The University of Chicago
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The University of Chicago filed 85 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $94,717. That is 3.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | IL | 15 | $65,000 | $132,398 | -50.9% |
| Data Scientists | IL | 9 | $76,000 | $147,477 | -48.5% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | IL | 7 | $95,000 | $91,100 | +4.3% |
| Biological Technicians | IL | 6 | $47,500 | $51,430 | -7.6% |
| Chemists | IL | 6 | $67,933 | $84,680 | -19.8% |
| Physicists | IL | 3 | $72,000 | $155,680 | -53.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 3 | $125,000 | $105,650 | +18.3% |
| Statisticians | IL | 3 | $95,000 | $104,110 | -8.8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 3 | $137,000 | $83,920 | +63.3% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | IL | 2 | $52,192 | $56,400 | -7.5% |
| Astronomers | IL | 2 | $77,000 | $127,930 | -39.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | IL | 2 | $80,000 | $107,460 | -25.6% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $75,000 | $102,610 | -26.9% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $150,000 | $127,360 | +17.8% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | IL | 2 | $133,802 | $100,730 | +32.8% |
| Economists | IL | 2 | $80,000 | $115,730 | -30.9% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | IL | 1 | $101,606 | $95,360 | +6.5% |
| Public Relations Specialists | IL | 1 | $66,000 | $66,750 | -1.1% |
| Microbiologists | IL | 1 | $76,000 | $85,470 | -11.1% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $65,000 | $82,140 | -20.9% |
| Radiologists | IL | 1 | $345,350 | — | — |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $96,255 | $91,100 | +5.7% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $88,400 | $98,020 | -9.8% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $62,609 | $78,760 | -20.5% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | IL | 1 | $60,000 | $92,860 | -35.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $105,000 | $96,430 | +8.9% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $80,000 | $43,750 | +82.9% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | IL | 1 | $65,333 | $78,980 | -17.3% |
| Materials Scientists | IL | 1 | $63,000 | $106,160 | -40.7% |
| Epidemiologists | IL | 1 | $66,000 | $81,390 | -18.9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | OH | 1 | $140,000 | $169,510 | -17.4% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | IL | 1 | $121,962 | $93,310 | +30.7% |
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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