University of Houston
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Houston filed 21 H-1B applications for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $71,469. That is 30.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 5 | $85,000 | $115,300 | -26.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | TX | 3 | $60,000 | $91,100 | -34.1% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | TX | 2 | $75,000 | $132,398 | -43.4% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 2 | $97,000 | $100,690 | -3.7% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | TX | 1 | $55,078 | $92,860 | -40.7% |
| Accountants and Auditors | TX | 1 | $70,000 | $166,611 | -58% |
| Biological Technicians | TX | 1 | $48,958 | $51,430 | -4.8% |
| Psychologists, All Other | TX | 1 | $56,000 | $117,750 | -52.4% |
| Coaches and Scouts | TX | 1 | $35,030 | $45,910 | -23.7% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $95,000 | $79,910 | +18.9% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | TX | 1 | $137,230 | $127,360 | +7.7% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | TX | 1 | $50,000 | $107,460 | -53.5% |
| Materials Scientists | TX | 1 | $64,800 | $106,160 | -39% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 4 | $140,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University d/b/a Virginia Tech | 3 | $115,000 |
| Cornell University | 3 | $149,095 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $150,000 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | 3 | $159,590 |
| RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY | 2 | $90,993 |
| James Madison University | 2 | $98,500 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 2 | $170,000 |
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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