University of Southern Mississippi
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Southern Mississippi filed 5 H-1B applications for Hydrologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $67,179. That is 25.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrologists | MS | 1 | $52,104 | $88,770 | -41.3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $80,340 | $105,650 | -24% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $61,200 | $75,770 | -19.2% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $77,250 | $100,690 | -23.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | MS | 1 | $65,000 | $82,140 | -20.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Hydrologists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Hydrologists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 2 | $69,337 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 2 | $95,000 |
| Prairie View A&M University | 2 | $57,000 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | 1 | $57,321 |
| Texas State University | 1 | $57,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 1 | $72,000 |
| The University of Vermont | 1 | $56,484 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 1 | $85,000 |
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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