University of California, Berkeley
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of California, Berkeley filed 49 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $94,079. That is 15.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 9 | $79,300 | $91,100 | -13% |
| Psychologists, All Other | CA | 4 | $79,300 | $117,750 | -32.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CA | 3 | $79,300 | $132,398 | -40.1% |
| Chemists | CA | 3 | $79,300 | $84,680 | -6.4% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | CA | 2 | $90,500 | $78,980 | +14.6% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $122,200 | $88,410 | +38.2% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $145,400 | $106,910 | +36% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 2 | $133,680 | $144,090 | -7.2% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CA | 2 | $71,952 | $100,730 | -28.6% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 2 | $71,952 | $107,460 | -33% |
| Physicists | CA | 2 | $77,327 | $155,680 | -50.3% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 1 | $75,000 | $104,100 | -28% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $90,958 | $102,610 | -11.4% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $75,800 | $86,950 | -12.8% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $97,400 | $115,300 | -15.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $82,180 | $83,920 | -2.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 1 | $145,000 | $165,370 | -12.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $66,310 | $78,130 | -15.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | CA | 1 | $81,446 | $157,740 | -48.4% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $125,000 | $85,810 | +45.7% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $134,777 | $127,360 | +5.8% |
| Materials Scientists | CA | 1 | $86,600 | $106,160 | -18.4% |
| Astronomers | CA | 1 | $75,700 | $127,930 | -40.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $116,400 | $105,650 | +10.2% |
| Political Scientists | CA | 1 | $66,868 | $132,350 | -49.5% |
| Chemical Engineers | CA | 1 | $76,491 | $112,100 | -31.8% |
| Sociologists | CA | 1 | $114,000 | $101,770 | +12% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $70,000 |
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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