UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE filed 34 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $87,584. That is 18.7% 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 | CA | 5 | $70,500 | $132,398 | -46.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 4 | $76,630 | $91,100 | -15.9% |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | CA | 3 | $107,320 | $96,100 | +11.7% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | CA | 3 | $69,360 | $92,860 | -25.3% |
| Physicists | CA | 2 | $73,900 | $155,680 | -52.5% |
| Materials Scientists | CA | 2 | $64,296 | $106,160 | -39.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $150,350 | $105,650 | +42.3% |
| Chemists | CA | 1 | $64,522 | $84,680 | -23.8% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $168,000 | $86,030 | +95.3% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | CA | 1 | $62,200 | $95,890 | -35.1% |
| Sociologists | CA | 1 | $62,200 | $101,770 | -38.9% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 1 | $77,900 | $104,100 | -25.2% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 1 | $59,784 | $107,460 | -44.4% |
| Environmental Engineers | CA | 1 | $60,000 | $100,090 | -40.1% |
| Statisticians | CA | 1 | $72,955 | $104,110 | -29.9% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 1 | $66,909 | $147,477 | -54.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $128,700 | $106,910 | +20.4% |
| Software Developers | CA | 1 | $119,800 | $166,616 | -28.1% |
| Instructional Coordinators | CA | 1 | $66,950 | $74,620 | -10.3% |
| Genetic Counselors | CA | 1 | $129,400 | $95,770 | +35.1% |
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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