University of California, Davis
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of California, Davis filed 50 H-1B applications for Biochemists and Biophysicists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $91,064. That is 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 8 | $72,800 | $107,460 | -32.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 7 | $74,569 | $91,100 | -18.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 6 | $275,000 | $105,650 | +160.3% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CA | 5 | $68,400 | $132,398 | -48.3% |
| Chemists | CA | 3 | $81,636 | $84,680 | -3.6% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | CA | 3 | $79,040 | $68,240 | +15.8% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | CA | 3 | $74,569 | $78,980 | -5.6% |
| Veterinarians | CA | 2 | $120,000 | $119,100 | +0.8% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | CA | 1 | $72,100 | $81,800 | -11.9% |
| Physicists | CA | 1 | $86,900 | $155,680 | -44.2% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $116,100 | $83,920 | +38.3% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | CA | 1 | $66,791 | $82,090 | -18.6% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $64,008 | $86,950 | -26.4% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $83,934 | $81,020 | +3.6% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CA | 1 | $75,300 | $100,730 | -25.2% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $115,400 | $100,690 | +14.6% |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | CA | 1 | $93,000 | $59,770 | +55.6% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $102,000 | $88,410 | +15.4% |
| Microbiologists | CA | 1 | $64,296 | $85,470 | -24.8% |
| Psychologists, All Other | CA | 1 | $54,600 | $117,750 | -53.6% |
| Environmental Engineers | CA | 1 | $71,908 | $100,090 | -28.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | 44 | $84,760 |
| University of California, San Francisco | 42 | $75,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 30 | $74,569 |
| Duke University | 24 | $63,852 |
| University of Michigan | 24 | $58,000 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 17 | $99,134 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 16 | $63,852 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 15 | $67,500 |
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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