University of Maryland College Park
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Maryland College Park filed 53 H-1B applications for Atmospheric and Space Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $103,760. That is 5.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | MD | 6 | $117,300 | $92,860 | +26.3% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 4 | $268,755 | $68,025 | +295.1% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 3 | $173,333 | $96,430 | +79.8% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MD | 3 | $71,130 | $107,460 | -33.8% |
| Physicists | MD | 3 | $63,985 | $155,680 | -58.9% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | MD | 3 | $98,000 | $112,280 | -12.7% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MD | 3 | $56,880 | $100,730 | -43.5% |
| Astronomers | MD | 2 | $81,690 | $127,930 | -36.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MD | 2 | $63,762 | $91,100 | -30% |
| Microbiologists | MD | 2 | $49,319 | $85,470 | -42.3% |
| Engineers, All Other | MD | 2 | $70,000 | $111,970 | -37.5% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $110,000 | $82,140 | +33.9% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $158,734 | $115,300 | +37.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $97,000 | $105,650 | -8.2% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $87,500 | $102,610 | -14.7% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | FL | 1 | $102,440 | $144,090 | -28.9% |
| Web Developers | MD | 1 | $131,663 | $84,960 | +55% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | MD | 1 | $86,417 | $68,240 | +26.6% |
| Public Relations Specialists | MD | 1 | $66,809 | $66,750 | +0.1% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | IL | 1 | $106,621 | $92,860 | +14.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $170,000 | $106,910 | +59% |
| Software Developers | MD | 1 | $103,403 | $166,616 | -37.9% |
| Financial Managers | MD | 1 | $111,285 | $112,034 | -0.7% |
| Materials Scientists | MD | 1 | $70,949 | $106,160 | -33.2% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $95,000 | $82,140 | +15.7% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $115,021 | $85,810 | +34% |
| Health Education Specialists | MD | 1 | $71,355 | $62,860 | +13.5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | MD | 1 | $60,900 | $43,930 | +38.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $113,021 | $83,920 | +34.7% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $152,284 | $98,020 | +55.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | MD | 1 | $92,000 | $85,260 | +7.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Atmospheric and Space Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | 5 | $91,098 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 3 | $95,000 |
| Columbia University | 3 | $100,491 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE | 3 | $69,360 |
| California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | 2 | $126,464 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | 2 | $112,920 |
| Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | 2 | $173,000 |
| Texas A&M University | 2 | $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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