TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA filed 99 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $109,696. That is 0.9% 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 | PA | 30 | $69,000 | $132,398 | -47.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | PA | 10 | $81,123 | $91,100 | -11% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 8 | $124,754 | $105,650 | +18.1% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | PA | 6 | $66,000 | $100,730 | -34.5% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | PA | 5 | $72,000 | $107,460 | -33% |
| Physicians, All Other | PA | 4 | $200,000 | $236,000 | -15.3% |
| Statisticians | PA | 4 | $135,000 | $104,110 | +29.7% |
| Biological Technicians | PA | 4 | $60,000 | $51,430 | +16.7% |
| Software Developers | PA | 3 | $115,000 | $166,616 | -31% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 3 | $159,590 | $115,300 | +38.4% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 2 | $63,460 | $78,760 | -19.4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | PA | 2 | $63,811 | $157,740 | -59.5% |
| Materials Scientists | PA | 2 | $67,000 | $106,160 | -36.9% |
| Veterinarians | PA | 1 | $40,000 | $119,100 | -66.4% |
| Microbiologists | PA | 1 | $97,753 | $85,470 | +14.4% |
| Data Scientists | PA | 1 | $73,581 | $147,477 | -50.1% |
| Materials Engineers | PA | 1 | $66,500 | $104,100 | -36.1% |
| Cardiologists | PA | 1 | $427,253 | — | — |
| Statisticians | VA | 1 | $97,103 | $104,110 | -6.7% |
| Sociologists | PA | 1 | $104,250 | $101,770 | +2.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $141,940 | $96,430 | +47.2% |
| Physicists | PA | 1 | $62,379 | $155,680 | -59.9% |
| Mathematicians | PA | 1 | $66,500 | $116,440 | -42.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $95,000 | $78,130 | +21.6% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $67,600 | $105,770 | -36.1% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | PA | 1 | $56,202 | $88,460 | -36.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $253,380 | $68,025 | +272.5% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | PA | 1 | $115,000 | $95,360 | +20.6% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | PA | 1 | $140,000 | $81,020 | +72.8% |
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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