The Sphere Institute vs Johns Hopkins University
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 | The Sphere Institute | Johns Hopkins University |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 228 | 1,854 ▲ |
| Certified LCA Filings | 226 | 1,816 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 99.1% ✓ | 98.0% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $91,161 | $91,238 ✓ |
| Salary Range | $60,000 – $175,115 | $45,195 – $640,000 |
| Total Workers | 691 | 1,854 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
The Sphere Institute
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Data and Policy Analyst III | 32 | $79,193 |
| Data and Policy Analyst II | 27 | $72,869 |
| Data and Policy Analyst IV | 20 | $88,684 |
| Data and Policy Analyst I | 19 | $63,758 |
| Policy Associate | 13 | $102,895 |
| Lead Research Analyst I | 13 | $74,189 |
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 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | The Sphere, LCA Filings | Johns Hopkins, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 70 (70 cert.) | 560 (545 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 72 (71 cert.) | 498 (491 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 59 (58 cert.) | 502 (491 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 27 (27 cert.) | 294 (289 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).