University of Wyoming
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, University of Wyoming filed 8 H-1B applications for Economists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $83,958. That is 22.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economists | WY | 1 | $69,264 | $115,730 | -40.2% |
| Petroleum Engineers | WY | 1 | $80,700 | $135,690 | -40.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | WY | 1 | $62,840 | $85,260 | -26.3% |
| Petroleum Engineers | TX | 1 | $102,609 | $135,690 | -24.4% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | WY | 1 | $90,000 | $106,910 | -15.8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | WY | 1 | $91,250 | $83,920 | +8.7% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | WY | 1 | $90,000 | $98,020 | -8.2% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | WY | 1 | $85,004 | $105,770 | -19.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Economists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Economists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Research, Inc. | 16 | $205,625 |
| NATIONAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | 14 | $140,000 |
| Analysis Group, Inc. | 13 | $168,748 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 12 | $166,433 |
| The Brattle Group | 8 | $152,931 |
| FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. | 5 | $123,695 |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | 4 | $70,021 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 4 | $65,000 |
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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