University of Illinois
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Illinois filed 107 H-1B applications for Business Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $76,041. That is 21.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 7 | $134,375 | $68,025 | +97.5% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 5 | $125,000 | $96,430 | +29.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 5 | $110,000 | $106,910 | +2.9% |
| Veterinarians | IL | 5 | $39,257 | $119,100 | -67% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | IL | 5 | $56,038 | $112,280 | -50.1% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 4 | $78,086 | $82,670 | -5.5% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | IL | 4 | $51,709 | $91,100 | -43.2% |
| Astronomers | IL | 4 | $60,507 | $127,930 | -52.7% |
| Physicists | IL | 4 | $65,000 | $155,680 | -58.2% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 4 | $138,000 | $105,650 | +30.6% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 4 | $80,000 | $75,770 | +5.6% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 3 | $73,500 | $79,930 | -8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 3 | $87,623 | $83,920 | +4.4% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 3 | $76,000 | $78,760 | -3.5% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | IL | 2 | $61,942 | $68,240 | -9.2% |
| Economists | IL | 2 | $80,000 | $115,730 | -30.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $88,000 | $78,130 | +12.6% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $75,000 | $80,360 | -6.7% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $80,000 | $86,030 | -7% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | IL | 2 | $75,000 | $107,460 | -30.2% |
| Microbiologists | IL | 2 | $70,000 | $85,470 | -18.1% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | IL | 2 | $56,222 | $61,710 | -8.9% |
| Hydrologists | IL | 2 | $69,337 | $88,770 | -21.9% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | IL | 2 | $73,840 | $100,730 | -26.7% |
| Materials Scientists | IL | 2 | $63,627 | $106,160 | -40.1% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $76,378 | $85,600 | -10.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $99,000 | $81,020 | +22.2% |
| Data Scientists | IL | 1 | $67,000 | $147,477 | -54.6% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $58,771 | $85,810 | -31.5% |
| Software Developers | IL | 1 | $62,941 | $166,616 | -62.2% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $96,000 | $82,140 | +16.9% |
| Statisticians | IL | 1 | $66,997 | $104,110 | -35.6% |
| Biological Technicians | IL | 1 | $56,666 | $51,430 | +10.2% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | IL | 1 | $65,000 | $78,980 | -17.7% |
| Chemists | IL | 1 | $48,464 | $84,680 | -42.8% |
| Public Relations Specialists | IL | 1 | $63,000 | $66,750 | -5.6% |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | IL | 1 | $67,500 | $64,370 | +4.9% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $67,475 | $102,610 | -34.2% |
| Aerospace Engineers | IL | 1 | $62,100 | $130,720 | -52.5% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $95,000 | $105,770 | -10.2% |
| Instructional Coordinators | IL | 1 | $69,160 | $74,620 | -7.3% |
| Chemical Engineers | IL | 1 | $57,824 | $112,100 | -48.4% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | IL | 1 | $90,230 | $145,080 | -37.8% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $65,000 | $73,240 | -11.3% |
| Environmental Engineers | IL | 1 | $50,400 | $100,090 | -49.6% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $110,000 | $98,020 | +12.2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | IL | 1 | $105,000 | $157,740 | -33.4% |
| Health Education Specialists | IL | 1 | $82,000 | $62,860 | +30.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Business Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | 6 | $125,000 |
| Cornell University | 6 | $225,000 |
| James Madison University | 4 | $100,000 |
| Indiana University | 4 | $101,959 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 4 | $268,755 |
| University of New Hampshire | 4 | $166,464 |
| University of Minnesota | 3 | $90,000 |
| University of South Florida | 3 | $110,000 |
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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