University of California, Los Angeles
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of California, Los Angeles filed 73 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $88,876. That is 14.9% 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 | 30 | $71,500 | $132,398 | -46% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 10 | $125,000 | $105,650 | +18.3% |
| Physicists | CA | 5 | $80,013 | $155,680 | -48.6% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $101,509 | $78,760 | +28.9% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | CA | 2 | $85,800 | $95,890 | -10.5% |
| Historians | CA | 2 | $64,480 | $72,890 | -11.5% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | CA | 2 | $87,100 | $92,860 | -6.2% |
| Sociologists | CA | 2 | $65,020 | $101,770 | -36.1% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | CA | 1 | $92,000 | $95,360 | -3.5% |
| Astronomers | CA | 1 | $60,000 | $127,930 | -53.1% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 1 | $58,548 | $147,477 | -60.3% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $236,080 | $85,810 | +175.1% |
| Chemists | CA | 1 | $64,496 | $84,680 | -23.8% |
| Physicians, All Other | CA | 1 | $87,385 | $236,000 | -63% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | CA | 1 | $87,000 | $78,980 | +10.2% |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | CA | 1 | $118,298 | $96,100 | +23.1% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 1 | $90,400 | $107,460 | -15.9% |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | CA | 1 | $83,009 | $64,370 | +29% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $110,988 | $102,610 | +8.2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | CA | 1 | $83,100 | $157,740 | -47.3% |
| Coaches and Scouts | CA | 1 | $72,500 | $45,910 | +57.9% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $83,470 | $86,030 | -3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 1 | $95,100 | $43,930 | +116.5% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $71,500 | $91,100 | -21.5% |
| Epidemiologists | CA | 1 | $71,952 | $81,390 | -11.6% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | CA | 1 | $64,522 | $145,080 | -55.5% |
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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