University of Illinois at Chicago
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Illinois at Chicago filed 38 H-1B applications for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $92,894. That is 19.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 7 | $210,000 | $105,650 | +98.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | IL | 7 | $61,438 | $132,398 | -53.6% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | IL | 3 | $57,338 | $107,460 | -46.6% |
| Neurologists | IL | 2 | $76,376 | $224,260 | -65.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | IL | 2 | $100,000 | $91,100 | +9.8% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 2 | $96,000 | $80,780 | +18.8% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $106,090 | $88,410 | +20% |
| Optometrists | IL | 1 | $68,396 | $131,860 | -48.1% |
| Physicians, All Other | IL | 1 | $68,396 | $236,000 | -71% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | IL | 1 | $75,000 | $78,980 | -5% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $120,000 | $106,910 | +12.2% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | IL | 1 | $80,000 | $95,360 | -16.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $70,000 | $78,760 | -11.1% |
| Biological Technicians | IL | 1 | $45,698 | $51,430 | -11.1% |
| Surgeons, All Other | IL | 1 | $80,958 | — | — |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | IL | 1 | $94,000 | $77,750 | +20.9% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $137,429 | $96,430 | +42.5% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | IL | 1 | $179,514 | $85,810 | +109.2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | IL | 1 | $60,000 | $157,740 | -62% |
| Data Scientists | IL | 1 | $72,800 | $147,477 | -50.6% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | IL | 1 | $91,350 | $131,870 | -30.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 18 | $140,000 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 17 | $165,000 |
| University of Michigan | 14 | $150,000 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | 13 | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | 12 | $210,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | 11 | $50,752 |
| The University of Iowa | 11 | $210,000 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 10 | $125,000 |
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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