Johns Hopkins University vs National Institutes of Health/HHS
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 | Johns Hopkins University | National Institutes of |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 1,854 ▲ | 1,212 |
| Certified LCA Filings | 1,816 | 1,169 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 98.0% ✓ | 96.5% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $91,238 | $105,759 ✓ |
| Salary Range | $45,195 – $640,000 | $53,040 – $350,000 |
| Total Workers | 1,854 | 1,212 |
| 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 | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 373 | $63,383 |
| Research Associate | 321 | $70,862 |
| Assistant Professor | 235 | $147,275 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 155 | $67,921 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 89 | $80,980 |
| Sr. Research Data Analyst | 50 | $87,258 |
National Institutes of Health/HHS
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Research Fellow | 831 | $95,506 |
| Staff Scientist | 235 | $124,924 |
| Clinical Fellow | 63 | $93,583 |
| Investigator Tenure Track | 39 | $164,247 |
| Staff Clinician | 26 | $162,554 |
| Senior Investigator | 5 | $213,433 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | Johns Hopkins, LCA Filings | National Institutes, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 560 (545 cert.) | 479 (465 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 498 (491 cert.) | 359 (339 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 502 (491 cert.) | 238 (230 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 294 (289 cert.) | 136 (135 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).