University of Michigan vs Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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 | Stowers Institute for |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 3,047 ▲ | 104 |
| Certified LCA Filings | 2,989 | 104 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 98.1% | 100.0% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $83,228 ✓ | $68,470 |
| Salary Range | $38,938 – $950,546 | $29,578 – $180,354 |
| Total Workers | 3,047 | 104 |
| 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 |
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 38 | $66,145 |
| Research Technician I | 15 | $36,928 |
| Research Technician II | 12 | $41,325 |
| Research Specialist I | 7 | $65,296 |
| Assistant Investigator | 6 | $171,726 |
| Assistant Dean for Student and Postdoctoral Affair | 4 | $102,965 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | University of, LCA Filings | Stowers Institute, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1,107 (1087 cert.) | 42 (42 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 638 (626 cert.) | 24 (24 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 672 (657 cert.) | 21 (21 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 630 (619 cert.) | 17 (17 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).