University of Louisville
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Louisville filed 12 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $80,284. That is 34.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | KY | 4 | $68,000 | $100,890 | -32.6% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | KY | 1 | $53,726 | $157,740 | -65.9% |
| Physicians, All Other | KY | 1 | $70,000 | $236,000 | -70.3% |
| Psychiatrists | KY | 1 | $218,005 | $226,880 | -3.9% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | KY | 1 | $52,090 | $79,910 | -34.8% |
| Residential Advisors | KY | 1 | $41,600 | $37,950 | +9.6% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | KY | 1 | $52,874 | $102,610 | -48.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | KY | 1 | $62,737 | $78,760 | -20.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | KY | 1 | $103,525 | $80,780 | +28.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 53 | $94,147 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 49 | $140,000 |
| Washington University | 40 | $61,500 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 38 | $60,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 34 | $90,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 32 | $65,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 32 | $65,092 |
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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