University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee filed 8 H-1B applications for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $77,256. That is 16.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | WI | 2 | $80,000 | $85,810 | -6.8% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | WI | 1 | $70,000 | $105,770 | -33.8% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | WI | 1 | $74,843 | $78,760 | -5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | WI | 1 | $64,500 | $80,360 | -19.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | WI | 1 | $94,000 | $105,650 | -11% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | WI | 1 | $86,190 | $106,910 | -19.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | WI | 1 | $71,260 | $82,140 | -13.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | 3 | $95,500 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 2 | $82,493 |
| Coker University | 2 | $52,000 |
| Emory University | 2 | $127,000 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 2 | $102,300 |
| North Carolina State University | 2 | $95,000 |
| GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE | 2 | $52,500 |
| Rhodes College | 2 | $61,000 |
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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