University of Massachusetts Amherst
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Massachusetts Amherst filed 11 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $78,781. That is 20.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 3 | $105,000 | $106,910 | -1.8% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | MA | 1 | $61,000 | $103,460 | -41% |
| Materials Scientists | MA | 1 | $55,033 | $106,160 | -48.2% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $105,650 | -38.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $65,000 | $80,360 | -19.1% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $145,000 | $115,300 | +25.8% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $90,000 | $96,430 | -6.7% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $61,000 | $102,610 | -40.6% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | MA | 1 | $62,000 | $78,980 | -21.5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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