The University of Texas at Austin
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, The University of Texas at Austin filed 56 H-1B applications for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $90,441. That is 8.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | TX | 9 | $76,128 | $92,580 | -17.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | TX | 6 | $50,004 | $107,460 | -53.5% |
| Physicists | TX | 5 | $68,291 | $155,680 | -56.1% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | TX | 5 | $60,000 | $56,400 | +6.4% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 4 | $113,300 | $106,910 | +6% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | TX | 3 | $60,000 | $91,100 | -34.1% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | TX | 2 | $102,000 | $132,398 | -23% |
| Chemists | TX | 2 | $64,296 | $84,680 | -24.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $300,000 | $105,650 | +184% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $105,000 | $83,920 | +25.1% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $95,018 | $93,810 | +1.3% |
| Industrial Engineers | TX | 1 | $70,000 | $99,380 | -29.6% |
| Epidemiologists | TX | 1 | $72,000 | $81,390 | -11.5% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $110,000 | $81,020 | +35.8% |
| Astronomers | TX | 1 | $61,740 | $127,930 | -51.7% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $97,000 | $93,650 | +3.6% |
| Economists | TX | 1 | $65,000 | $115,730 | -43.8% |
| Database Architects | TX | 1 | $100,000 | $134,700 | -25.8% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $145,000 | $68,025 | +113.2% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $83,500 | $73,240 | +14% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $95,000 | $115,300 | -17.6% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | TX | 1 | $90,000 | $78,980 | +14% |
| Environmental Engineers | TX | 1 | $62,000 | $100,090 | -38.1% |
| Materials Scientists | TX | 1 | $72,197 | $106,160 | -32% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $54,000 | $78,760 | -31.4% |
| Statisticians | TX | 1 | $80,000 | $104,110 | -23.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 5 | $73,888 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | 4 | $112,000 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 3 | $77,100 |
| California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | 3 | $85,180 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | 3 | $112,740 |
| Oregon State University | 3 | $60,000 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | 2 | $102,500 |
| BP America Inc. | 2 | $129,050 |
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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