Washington State University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Washington State University filed 21 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $100,818. That is 1.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 4 | $108,000 | $106,910 | +1% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | WA | 3 | $58,000 | $107,460 | -46% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | WA | 2 | $57,928 | $68,240 | -15.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 2 | $135,000 | $105,650 | +27.8% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 2 | $205,000 | $68,025 | +201.4% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | WA | 1 | $115,000 | $132,398 | -13.1% |
| Database Administrators | TX | 1 | $88,000 | $101,510 | -13.3% |
| Marketing Managers | WA | 1 | $159,122 | $179,458 | -11.3% |
| Coaches and Scouts | WA | 1 | $44,770 | $45,910 | -2.5% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 1 | $125,000 | $115,300 | +8.4% |
| Conservation Scientists | WA | 1 | $82,830 | $68,750 | +20.5% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 1 | $74,287 | $79,910 | -7% |
| Chemical Engineers | WA | 1 | $57,699 | $112,100 | -48.5% |
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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