THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY filed 16 H-1B applications for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $75,298. That is 11.2% 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 | TX | 3 | $98,000 | $105,650 | -7.2% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 3 | $86,000 | $106,910 | -19.6% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $92,000 | $96,430 | -4.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $135,000 | $68,025 | +98.5% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $66,893 | $102,610 | -34.8% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $70,000 | $82,140 | -14.8% |
| Loan Officers | TX | 1 | $40,500 | $69,990 | -42.1% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $65,000 | $93,810 | -30.7% |
| Graphic Designers | TX | 1 | $43,618 | $51,324 | -15% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $65,000 | $79,930 | -18.7% |
| Compliance Officers | TX | 1 | $66,269 | $75,670 | -12.4% |
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 Tennessee Health Science Center | 11 | $50,752 |
| The University of Iowa | 11 | $210,000 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 10 | $125,000 |
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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