UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI filed 42 H-1B applications for Biological Scientists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $139,629. That is 22.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | FL | 7 | $70,000 | $91,100 | -23.2% |
| Physicians, All Other | FL | 6 | $267,830 | $236,000 | +13.5% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | FL | 5 | $75,000 | $107,460 | -30.2% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | FL | 5 | $59,298 | $132,398 | -55.2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | FL | 4 | $66,674 | $157,740 | -57.7% |
| Data Scientists | FL | 2 | $165,000 | $147,477 | +11.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | FL | 2 | $245,000 | $105,650 | +131.9% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | FL | 2 | $85,000 | $78,310 | +8.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | FL | 1 | $220,000 | $68,025 | +223.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | FL | 1 | $132,000 | $83,920 | +57.3% |
| Anesthesiologists | FL | 1 | $245,000 | — | — |
| Statisticians | FL | 1 | $85,076 | $104,110 | -18.3% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | AL | 1 | $83,092 | $92,860 | -10.5% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | FL | 1 | $242,862 | — | — |
| Optometrists | FL | 1 | $120,000 | $131,860 | -9% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | FL | 1 | $91,854 | $92,860 | -1.1% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | FL | 1 | $120,000 | $85,600 | +40.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Biological Scientists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Biological Scientists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 32 | $101,873 |
| University of Michigan | 31 | $80,127 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 27 | $78,000 |
| Harvard University | 27 | $70,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 26 | $72,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 20 | $63,852 |
| Columbia University | 19 | $69,000 |
| Yale University | 18 | $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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