University of Utah
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Utah filed 41 H-1B applications for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $119,563. That is 6.2% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 | UT | 6 | $75,000 | $132,398 | -43.4% |
| Surgeons, All Other | UT | 4 | $466,951 | — | — |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | UT | 3 | $85,000 | $73,240 | +16.1% |
| Chemists | UT | 3 | $70,000 | $84,680 | -17.3% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | UT | 2 | $78,000 | $107,460 | -27.4% |
| Statisticians | UT | 2 | $87,602 | $104,110 | -15.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | UT | 2 | $130,042 | $105,650 | +23.1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | UT | 2 | $59,000 | $166,611 | -64.6% |
| Psychiatrists | UT | 2 | $241,426 | $226,880 | +6.4% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | UT | 2 | $105,000 | $98,020 | +7.1% |
| Biological Technicians | UT | 2 | $58,094 | $51,430 | +13% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | UT | 1 | $74,080 | $78,130 | -5.2% |
| Fundraisers | UT | 1 | $66,000 | $64,160 | +2.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | UT | 1 | $73,000 | $91,100 | -19.9% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | UT | 1 | $73,029 | $92,580 | -21.1% |
| Database Architects | UT | 1 | $80,000 | $134,700 | -40.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | UT | 1 | $106,000 | $106,910 | -0.9% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | UT | 1 | $86,849 | $100,730 | -13.8% |
| Radiologists | UT | 1 | $85,303 | — | — |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | UT | 1 | $85,000 | $95,360 | -10.9% |
| Neurologists | UT | 1 | $200,000 | $224,260 | -10.8% |
| Cardiologists | UT | 1 | $245,000 | — | — |
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 |
| University of Michigan | 40 | $57,300 |
| 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 |
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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