UChicago Argonne LLC
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, UChicago Argonne LLC filed 36 H-1B applications for Physicists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $115,407. That is 3.3% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicists | IL | 10 | $115,430 | $155,680 | -25.9% |
| Environmental Engineers | IL | 6 | $115,430 | $100,090 | +15.3% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | IL | 6 | $138,174 | $145,080 | -4.8% |
| Materials Scientists | IL | 5 | $115,430 | $106,160 | +8.7% |
| Mathematicians | IL | 2 | $115,430 | $116,440 | -0.9% |
| Chemists | IL | 2 | $87,648 | $84,680 | +3.5% |
| Nuclear Engineers | IL | 2 | $181,626 | $125,460 | +44.8% |
| Chemical Engineers | IL | 1 | $115,430 | $112,100 | +3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | IL | 1 | $81,822 | $43,930 | +86.3% |
| Astronomers | IL | 1 | $87,648 | $127,930 | -31.5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Physicists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Physicists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fermi Research Alliance, LLC | 16 | $86,154 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 11 | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 10 | $80,000 |
| Stanford University/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | 10 | $133,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 9 | $216,250 |
| California Institute of Technology | 9 | $74,480 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 9 | $124,920 |
| Triad National Security, LLC | 9 | $109,710 |
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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