University of Michigan
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Michigan filed 225 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $81,252. That is 17.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MI | 40 | $57,300 | $132,398 | -56.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MI | 29 | $56,880 | $91,100 | -37.6% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MI | 24 | $58,000 | $107,460 | -46% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 14 | $150,000 | $105,650 | +42% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MI | 12 | $57,300 | $100,730 | -43.1% |
| Biological Technicians | MI | 10 | $45,000 | $51,430 | -12.5% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 8 | $116,000 | $106,910 | +8.5% |
| Data Scientists | MI | 7 | $82,629 | $147,477 | -44% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | MI | 5 | $70,000 | $145,080 | -51.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 5 | $83,782 | $81,020 | +3.4% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 5 | $58,948 | $78,760 | -25.2% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 5 | $94,500 | $96,430 | -2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | MI | 4 | $73,146 | $157,740 | -53.6% |
| Mathematicians | MI | 3 | $70,000 | $116,440 | -39.9% |
| Microbiologists | MI | 3 | $61,572 | $85,470 | -28% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | MI | 3 | $56,000 | $56,400 | -0.7% |
| Instructional Coordinators | MI | 2 | $90,768 | $74,620 | +21.6% |
| Nuclear Engineers | MI | 2 | $76,200 | $125,460 | -39.3% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 2 | $164,000 | $115,300 | +42.2% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | MI | 2 | $50,752 | $61,710 | -17.8% |
| Chemists | MI | 2 | $85,000 | $84,680 | +0.4% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | MI | 2 | $58,000 | $68,240 | -15% |
| Statisticians | MI | 2 | $62,000 | $104,110 | -40.4% |
| Economists | MI | 2 | $68,000 | $115,730 | -41.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | MI | 2 | $109,000 | $79,870 | +36.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | MI | 2 | $68,000 | $95,890 | -29.1% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $104,336 | $75,020 | +39.1% |
| Project Management Specialists | MI | 1 | $81,744 | $98,580 | -17.1% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | MI | 1 | $60,000 | $100,270 | -40.2% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | CA | 1 | $110,000 | $91,100 | +20.7% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $120,000 | $105,770 | +13.5% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $86,000 | $79,910 | +7.6% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | MI | 1 | $63,742 | $77,750 | -18% |
| Database Architects | MI | 1 | $106,068 | $134,700 | -21.3% |
| Hydrologists | MI | 1 | $63,731 | $88,770 | -28.2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | IA | 1 | $56,083 | $157,740 | -64.4% |
| Database Administrators | MI | 1 | $92,500 | $101,510 | -8.9% |
| Art Directors | MI | 1 | $108,000 | $106,500 | +1.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $70,848 | $82,140 | -13.7% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | MI | 1 | $50,000 | $74,680 | -33% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $120,000 | $88,410 | +35.7% |
| Astronomers | MI | 1 | $76,200 | $127,930 | -40.4% |
| Physicists | MI | 1 | $54,662 | $155,680 | -64.9% |
| Public Relations Specialists | MI | 1 | $62,588 | $66,750 | -6.2% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $148,200 | $68,025 | +117.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NC | 1 | $73,500 | $91,100 | -19.3% |
| Pharmacists | MI | 1 | $116,280 | $136,030 | -14.5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | MI | 1 | $60,000 | $43,930 | +36.6% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $101,000 | $98,020 | +3% |
| Materials Scientists | MI | 1 | $56,484 | $106,160 | -46.8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $125,000 | $83,920 | +49% |
| Graphic Designers | MI | 1 | $60,008 | $51,324 | +16.9% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 1 | $81,000 | $147,477 | -45.1% |
| Psychologists, All Other | MI | 1 | $56,880 | $117,750 | -51.7% |
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 |
| 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 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 32 | $75,000 |
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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