Univ of WI System
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Univ of WI System filed 5 H-1B applications for Geographers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $67,040. That is 34.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographers | WI | 2 | $56,389 | $90,880 | -38% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | WI | 1 | $68,340 | $91,100 | -25% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | WI | 1 | $86,311 | $92,860 | -7.1% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | WI | 1 | $57,120 | $132,398 | -56.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Geographers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Geographers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado | 3 | $60,000 |
| Colorado State University | 1 | $60,000 |
| Dartmouth College | 1 | $67,000 |
| Data Vision Group, LLC | 1 | $160,000 |
| M.W. Associates | 1 | $78,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) | 1 | $59,000 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY AT BUFFALO | 1 | $67,038 |
| The Florida State University | 1 | $80,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
Related Reading
-
How to Find the Prevailing Wage for H-1B Filings
Employers must pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage. Here is how the DOL determines it — and how to look it up for any occupation and location.
May 18, 2026
-
SOC Codes Explained: How the Government Classifies Occupations
The Standard Occupational Classification system is the backbone of federal labor statistics. Understanding it helps you navigate OEWS wage data, H-1B filings, a...
April 27, 2026
-
H-1B Wages: What Tech Companies Actually Pay
DOL Labor Condition Application data gives an unprecedented window into what major tech employers certify to pay foreign workers — and the numbers are often hig...
September 22, 2025