Johns Hopkins University vs National Institutes of Health, HHS
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 | Johns Hopkins University | National Institutes of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 1,636 ▲ | 1,109 |
| Certified Petitions | 962 | 859 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 58.8% | 77.5% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $90,719 | $105,120 ✓ |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $45,195 – $640,000 | $53,040 – $350,000 |
| Total Workers | 1,636 | 1,109 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Johns Hopkins University
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 337 | $62,822 |
| Research Associate | 296 | $70,770 |
| Assistant Professor | 206 | $145,991 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 123 | $67,104 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 74 | $80,303 |
| Instructor | 45 | $98,162 |
National Institutes of Health, HHS
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Research Fellow | 712 | $95,306 |
| Staff Scientist | 200 | $124,338 |
| Clinical Fellow | 55 | $91,726 |
| Research Fellow | 52 | $90,271 |
| Investigator Tenure Track | 34 | $165,557 |
| Staff Clinician | 19 | $155,702 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Johns Hopkins, Petitions | National Institutes, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 560 (303 cert.) | 477 (388 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 498 (305 cert.) | 359 (286 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 502 (305 cert.) | 238 (164 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 76 (49 cert.) | 35 (21 cert.) |