UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO filed 85 H-1B applications for Biochemists and Biophysicists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $87,686. That is 11.5% 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 | 30 | $74,569 | $107,460 | -30.6% |
| Biological Technicians | CA | 5 | $78,607 | $51,430 | +52.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | CA | 5 | $79,200 | $132,398 | -40.2% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | CA | 4 | $104,508 | $70,620 | +48% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 4 | $74,569 | $91,100 | -18.1% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 3 | $111,500 | $106,910 | +4.3% |
| Software Developers | CA | 3 | $95,388 | $166,616 | -42.7% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 3 | $96,400 | $83,920 | +14.9% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | CA | 3 | $95,000 | $92,860 | +2.3% |
| Physicists | CA | 3 | $71,908 | $155,680 | -53.8% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | CA | 3 | $69,385 | $100,730 | -31.1% |
| Materials Scientists | CA | 3 | $69,342 | $106,160 | -34.7% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $104,700 | $80,360 | +30.3% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $150,000 | $85,810 | +74.8% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | CA | 2 | $76,752 | $92,580 | -17.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 2 | $71,908 | $43,930 | +63.7% |
| Economists | CA | 1 | $76,500 | $115,730 | -33.9% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 1 | $71,908 | $111,970 | -35.8% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $89,100 | $82,670 | +7.8% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $119,000 | $98,020 | +21.4% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $93,500 | $78,130 | +19.7% |
| Hydrologists | CA | 1 | $85,000 | $88,770 | -4.2% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 1 | $77,112 | $106,950 | -27.9% |
| Astronomers | CA | 1 | $68,600 | $127,930 | -46.4% |
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 Michigan | 24 | $58,000 |
| Duke University | 24 | $63,852 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 17 | $99,134 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 16 | $63,852 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 15 | $72,162 |
| 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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