Astronomers
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-2011.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
244
Average Salary
$85K
LCA Certification
83.0%
Employers in Data
71
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY | 16 | $90,970 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION LABORATORY | 11 | $111,908 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 10 | $91,549 |
| RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | 9 | $70,397 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 8 | $79,349 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY | 8 | $106,033 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | 7 | $83,021 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | 6 | $77,114 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 21 | $104,553 |
| Pasadena, CA | 19 | $98,199 |
| Cambridge, MA | 18 | $87,097 |
| Chicago, IL | 10 | $69,284 |
| Boulder, CO | 10 | $106,810 |
| Princeton, NJ | 9 | $80,683 |
| Berkeley, CA | 8 | $106,033 |
| Tucson, AZ | 8 | $78,328 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Astronomers?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Astronomers is $85,163, with observed filings ranging from $56,014 to $257,537.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Astronomers?
71 employer names have historical LCAs for Astronomers. The highest-volume employers include ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION LABORATORY, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Astronomers?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Astronomers is 83.0% across 244 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.