Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University filed 26 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $80,591. That is 15.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 3 | $105,000 | $106,910 | -1.8% |
| Instructional Coordinators | VA | 2 | $65,000 | $74,620 | -12.9% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 2 | $100,000 | $98,020 | +2% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 2 | $92,500 | $85,260 | +8.5% |
| Industrial Engineers | VA | 2 | $113,776 | $99,380 | +14.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 2 | $150,000 | $68,025 | +120.5% |
| Chemists | VA | 2 | $75,000 | $84,680 | -11.4% |
| Microbiologists | VA | 1 | $53,126 | $85,470 | -37.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | VA | 1 | $62,450 | $132,398 | -52.8% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 1 | $58,900 | $115,300 | -48.9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | VA | 1 | $60,000 | $91,100 | -34.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | VA | 1 | $95,000 | $126,353 | -24.8% |
| Mathematicians | VA | 1 | $65,000 | $116,440 | -44.2% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | VA | 1 | $75,000 | $82,090 | -8.6% |
| Veterinarians | VA | 1 | $40,000 | $119,100 | -66.4% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | VA | 1 | $55,411 | $56,920 | -2.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 1 | $130,000 | $105,650 | +23% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | SC | 1 | $54,480 | $70,600 | -22.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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