California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory vs University of Maryland College Park
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.
Employer A
California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, CA
View full profile →Key Metrics
| Metric | California Institute of | University of Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 241 | 730 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 235 | 669 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 97.5% ✓ | 91.6% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $124,799 ✓ | $96,246 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $60,528 – $226,699 | $41,808 – $291,472 |
| Total Workers | 241 | 730 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 52 | $81,220 |
| Scientist | 34 | $136,812 |
| Technologist | 33 | $129,526 |
| Robotics Technologist | 23 | $152,052 |
| Data Scientist | 18 | $136,748 |
| RF Microwave Engineer | 14 | $143,317 |
University of Maryland College Park
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Associate | 158 | $1,099,608 |
| Assistant Professor | 125 | $2,327,389 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 62 | $89,695 |
| Visiting Assistant Research Scientist | 50 | $93,075 |
| Faculty Specialist | 41 | $84,581 |
| Assistant Research Professor | 39 | $97,066 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | California Institute, Petitions | University of, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 102 (68 cert.) | 282 (190 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 63 (25 cert.) | 184 (111 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 61 (29 cert.) | 219 (139 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 15 (0 cert.) | 45 (22 cert.) |