University of Wisconsin System vs Milwaukee Board of School Directors
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 | University of Wisconsin | Milwaukee Board of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 1,293 ▲ | 800 |
| Certified Petitions | 703 | 799 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 54.4% | 99.9% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $82,360 ✓ | $50,817 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $35,859 – $390,000 | $46,144 – $68,099 |
| Total Workers | 1,294 | 800 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
University of Wisconsin System
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist I | 213 | $67,435 |
| Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee | 213 | $57,538 |
| Assistant Professor | 205 | $126,609 |
| Scientist II | 70 | $78,198 |
| Research Specialist | 49 | $48,946 |
| Researcher I | 47 | $62,035 |
Milwaukee Board of School Directors
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teacher | 116 | $49,355 |
| Physical Education Teacher | 91 | $51,069 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 87 | $48,788 |
| Spanish Teacher | 73 | $51,908 |
| Music Teacher | 42 | $52,495 |
| ESL Teacher | 32 | $51,438 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | University of, Petitions | Milwaukee Board, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 460 (249 cert.) | 319 (319 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 377 (213 cert.) | 381 (381 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 388 (200 cert.) | 98 (97 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 68 (41 cert.) | 2 (2 cert.) |