University of Mississippi
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Mississippi filed 13 H-1B applications for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $70,968. That is 28.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 3 | $72,000 | $98,020 | -26.5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 2 | $122,545 | $105,650 | +16% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | MS | 2 | $55,000 | $107,460 | -48.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | MS | 2 | $62,000 | $132,398 | -53.2% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $72,500 | $85,810 | -15.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $46,964 | $78,760 | -40.4% |
| Chemists | MS | 1 | $80,000 | $84,680 | -5.5% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $56,732 | $100,690 | -43.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | 3 | $96,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 3 | $112,000 |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth University | 2 | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 2 | $99,050 |
| Purdue University | 2 | $100,000 |
| Brigham Young University | 2 | $119,549 |
| Harvard University | 2 | $66,228 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 | $135,000 |
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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