University of Oklahoma
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Oklahoma filed 15 H-1B applications for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $84,662. That is 6.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | OK | 3 | $48,750 | $78,760 | -38.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | OK | 2 | $60,000 | $91,100 | -34.1% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | OK | 2 | $95,000 | $106,910 | -11.1% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | OK | 2 | $110,000 | $96,430 | +14.1% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | OK | 2 | $72,100 | $92,860 | -22.4% |
| Chemists | OK | 1 | $48,464 | $84,680 | -42.8% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | OK | 1 | $87,000 | $95,890 | -9.3% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | OK | 1 | $90,640 | $88,410 | +2.5% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | OK | 1 | $150,000 | $79,930 | +87.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER | 7 | $112,605 |
| University of Michigan | 5 | $58,948 |
| The Ohio State University | 3 | $73,000 |
| University of Illinois | 3 | $76,000 |
| The University of Virginia | 3 | $80,000 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | 2 | $80,307 |
| United States Military Academy | 2 | $110,000 |
| Northwestern University | 2 | $57,000 |
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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