University of California, Santa Cruz
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of California, Santa Cruz filed 14 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $107,474. That is 9.3% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 | 6 | $100,300 | $91,100 | +10.1% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 2 | $190,000 | $79,930 | +137.7% |
| Purchasing Managers | CA | 1 | $157,752 | $136,380 | +15.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 1 | $68,189 | $43,930 | +55.2% |
| Astronomers | CA | 1 | $75,800 | $127,930 | -40.7% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | CA | 1 | $75,800 | $78,980 | -4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | CA | 1 | $107,652 | $157,740 | -31.8% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | CA | 1 | $84,300 | $70,600 | +19.4% |
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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