The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center filed 20 H-1B applications for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $60,892. That is 47.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | TN | 11 | $50,752 | $105,650 | -52% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | TN | 3 | $51,968 | $107,460 | -51.6% |
| Data Scientists | TN | 2 | $80,000 | $147,477 | -45.8% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | TN | 1 | $60,590 | $70,620 | -14.2% |
| Biological Technicians | TN | 1 | $39,720 | $51,430 | -22.8% |
| Physicians, All Other | TN | 1 | $58,860 | $236,000 | -75.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | TN | 1 | $84,357 | $91,100 | -7.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 18 | $140,000 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 17 | $165,000 |
| University of Michigan | 14 | $150,000 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | 13 | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | 12 | $210,000 |
| The University of Iowa | 11 | $210,000 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 10 | $125,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $123,000 |
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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