Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy vs Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Select two employers to compare H-1B petition volume, certification rates, salary data, and top job titles using DOL LCA data, drawn from the program's 85,000 annual visa cap. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Association of Universities | Wells Fargo Bank, |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 39 | 1,948 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 31 | 1,924 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 79.5% | 98.8% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $104,927 | $137,398 ✓ |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $59,000 – $208,081 | $70,595 – $277,410 |
| Total Workers | 39 | 2,387 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2025 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Queue Observer | 3 | $60,239 |
| Assistant Scientist | 3 | $98,631 |
| Assistant Science Operations Specialist | 3 | $73,020 |
| Systems Verification Engineer (SVE) | 2 | $77,250 |
| Software Engineer II | 2 | $86,400 |
| Science Operations Manager | 2 | $174,000 |
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | 37 | $160,895 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 27 | $129,056 |
| Quantitative Analytics Specialist | 8 | $121,943 |
| Lead Specialty Software Engineer | 8 | $179,007 |
| Senior Software Engineer (017040.001788) | 6 | $116,622 |
| Lead Systems Operations Engineer | 6 | $147,361 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Association of, Petitions | Wells Fargo, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 14 (13 cert.) | 671 (658 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 10 (7 cert.) | 528 (525 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 15 (11 cert.) | 638 (634 cert.) |
| FY2026 | - | 111 (107 cert.) |