Mercy Clinics, Inc vs The University of Iowa
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 | Mercy Clinics, Inc | The University of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 33 | 992 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 33 | 960 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 100.0% ✓ | 96.8% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $308,885 ✓ | $130,133 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $87,000 – $575,000 | $40,539 – $694,000 |
| Total Workers | 33 | 1,015 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Mercy Clinics, Inc
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Critical Care Physician | 4 | $377,600 |
| Trauma, EGS, and Surgical Critical Care Physician | 2 | $504,795 |
| Physician, Palliative Care Medicine | 2 | $249,000 |
| Pediatrician | 2 | $252,736 |
| Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine Physician | 2 | $257,512 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 2 | $250,851 |
The University of Iowa
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 200 | $263,195 |
| House Staff Fellow Physician | 109 | $76,499 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | 103 | $60,728 |
| Assistant Professor | 80 | $134,738 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 73 | $67,941 |
| House Staff Resident Physician | 65 | $78,312 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Mercy Clinics,, Petitions | The University, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 10 (10 cert.) | 309 (281 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 11 (11 cert.) | 297 (254 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 11 (11 cert.) | 349 (319 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 1 (1 cert.) | 37 (37 cert.) |