University of Minnesota
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Minnesota filed 81 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $80,907. That is 16.3% 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 | MN | 9 | $96,300 | $106,910 | -9.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 9 | $123,000 | $105,650 | +16.4% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | MN | 8 | $92,000 | $100,730 | -8.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 5 | $130,000 | $96,430 | +34.8% |
| Microbiologists | MN | 4 | $60,909 | $85,470 | -28.7% |
| Statisticians | MN | 4 | $58,510 | $104,110 | -43.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MN | 4 | $53,872 | $132,398 | -59.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MN | 4 | $65,000 | $91,100 | -28.6% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MN | 3 | $65,975 | $107,460 | -38.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 3 | $90,000 | $68,025 | +32.3% |
| Data Scientists | MN | 2 | $113,300 | $147,477 | -23.2% |
| Chemists | MN | 2 | $78,188 | $84,680 | -7.7% |
| Physicists | MN | 2 | $60,000 | $155,680 | -61.5% |
| Epidemiologists | MN | 2 | $73,469 | $81,390 | -9.7% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 1 | $115,000 | $115,300 | -0.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | MN | 1 | $145,000 | $126,353 | +14.8% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 1 | $125,000 | $73,240 | +70.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 1 | $110,000 | $81,020 | +35.8% |
| Sociologists | MN | 1 | $57,488 | $101,770 | -43.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | MI | 1 | $53,535 | $78,760 | -32% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 1 | $88,248 | $86,030 | +2.6% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | MN | 1 | $58,000 | $56,400 | +2.8% |
| Veterinarians | MN | 1 | $48,000 | $119,100 | -59.7% |
| Conservation Scientists | MN | 1 | $70,472 | $68,750 | +2.5% |
| Animal Scientists | MN | 1 | $63,950 | $70,140 | -8.8% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 1 | $67,750 | $105,770 | -35.9% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | MN | 1 | $71,032 | $78,980 | -10.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 1 | $75,000 | $78,760 | -4.8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | MN | 1 | $56,486 | $49,800 | +13.4% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | MN | 1 | $70,000 | $77,750 | -10% |
| Astronomers | OK | 1 | $62,050 | $127,930 | -51.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | MN | 1 | $60,000 | $95,890 | -37.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | MN | 1 | $80,000 | $82,140 | -2.6% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | MN | 1 | $113,300 | $145,080 | -21.9% |
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 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 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 6 | $105,012 |
| 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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