University of Colorado vs California Air Resources Board
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 | University of Colorado | California Air Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 738 ▲ | 82 |
| Certified LCA Filings | 725 | 68 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 98.2% ✓ | 82.9% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $89,367 | $108,121 ✓ |
| Salary Range | $37,000 – $401,252 | $80,976 – $157,644 |
| Total Workers | 738 | 82 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
University of Colorado
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (Environmental Scientist) | 33 | $75,539 |
| Research Associate (Physicist) | 26 | $88,882 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 13 | $67,694 |
| Research Associate (Electrical Engineer) | 12 | $84,959 |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Science) | 11 | $112,647 |
| Research Associate (Astronomer) | 10 | $94,449 |
California Air Resources Board
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution Specialist | 40 | , |
| Air Resources Engineer | 25 | , |
| Staff Air Pollution Specialist | 7 | , |
| Air Resources Supervisor I | 4 | , |
| Air Resources Supervisor | 4 | , |
| Air Resource Engineer | 2 | , |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | University of, LCA Filings | California Air, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 267 (263 cert.) | 4 (2 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 152 (150 cert.) | 25 (20 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 189 (185 cert.) | 36 (32 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 130 (127 cert.) | 17 (14 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).