Brookhaven National Laboratory vs California Institute of Technology
Select two employer filers to compare H-1B LCA filing volume, DOL certification rates, listed offered wages, and top job titles from Department of Labor disclosure records. LCA filings are not USCIS petition approvals, visa issuances, or proof of employment. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Brookhaven National Laboratory | California Institute of |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 851 ▲ | 551 |
| Certified LCA Filings | 835 | 544 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 98.1% | 98.7% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $114,531 ✓ | $90,398 |
| Salary Range | $71,000 – $253,838 | $52,770 – $230,000 |
| Total Workers | 851 | 551 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Brookhaven National Laboratory
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Research Staff 3 Physics | 101 | $124,574 |
| Research Associate Physics | 69 | $81,935 |
| Research Staff 3 | 53 | $129,004 |
| Research Staff 4 Physics | 50 | $142,653 |
| Research Associate Chemistry | 47 | $81,470 |
| Research Associate Materials Science | 43 | $80,192 |
California Institute of Technology
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | 30 | $84,088 |
| Research Scientist | 26 | $86,248 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in BBE | 24 | $73,488 |
| Senior Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in BBE | 21 | $72,927 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Chemistry | 17 | $70,138 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Physics | 13 | $72,859 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | Brookhaven National, LCA Filings | California Institute, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 126 (123 cert.) | 198 (195 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 117 (112 cert.) | 116 (114 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 123 (120 cert.) | 158 (156 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 485 (480 cert.) | 79 (79 cert.) |
Download the national H-1B LCA summary cited on this page: h1b-statistics.csv (derived from DOL OFLC disclosure files; CC BY 4.0 with attribution).