University of Michigan vs Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
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 Michigan | Intuitive Surgical Operations, |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 3,047 ▲ | 967 |
| Certified LCA Filings | 2,989 | 946 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 98.1% ✓ | 97.8% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $83,228 | $151,608 ✓ |
| Salary Range | $38,938 – $950,546 | $78,853 – $264,514 |
| Total Workers | 3,047 | 967 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
University of Michigan
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 961 | $60,946 |
| Assistant Professor | 318 | $118,277 |
| Research Investigator | 261 | $70,254 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 109 | $89,933 |
| Research Lab Specialist Intermediate | 94 | $59,622 |
| Research Lab Specialist Associate | 94 | $49,632 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Engineer | 36 | $126,337 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 22 | $124,814 |
| Software Engineer | 20 | $155,866 |
| Supplier Engineer | 17 | $17,726,517 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 12 | $208,332 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 12 | $168,527 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | University of, LCA Filings | Intuitive Surgical, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1,107 (1087 cert.) | 238 (234 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 638 (626 cert.) | 246 (240 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 672 (657 cert.) | 343 (338 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 630 (619 cert.) | 140 (134 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).