Ophthalmologists — FY2021 H-1B Filings

16 H-1B filings for Ophthalmologists in FY2021. Average salary: $194k.

During the FY FY2021 cycle, employers filed 16 H-1B petitions for Ophthalmologists roles, offering an average compensation of $194k. Leading sponsors include Johns Hopkins University (25%), University of Rochester (13%), The Nemours Foundation- Nemours Children's Hospital (13%). Most positions are located in New York (31%), Maryland (25%), Florida (19%). 100% of these petitions were certified. Compensation ranged from $62k to $408k.

16
Filings
$194k
Avg Salary
$210k
Median Salary

Salary Distribution — FY2021

PercentileSalary
10th$62k
25th$64k
50th (Median)$210k
75th$265k
90th$285k

Based on 16 salary records. Range: $62k – $408k.

Prevailing Wage Analysis — FY2021

75% of filings offer salaries above the prevailing wage, with an average premium of 74.4%. The average prevailing wage is $115k (based on 16 filings).

Processing Time — FY2021

Average processing time is 37 days (median: 8 days). Fastest: 7 days, slowest: 160 days. Based on 12 filings.

Workforce Insights — FY2021

50% of filings are for new positions, while 13% are for continued employment (16 filings).

Average contract duration: 33 months (median: 36 months), based on 16 filings.

Visa Class Breakdown — FY2021

Visa ClassFilings
H-1B15
E-3 AUSTRALIAN1

Education Requirements — FY2021

Education LevelFilings
Not Specified16

Top Employers in FY2021

EmployerFilings
Johns Hopkins University4
University of Rochester2
The Nemours Foundation- Nemours Children's Hospital2
The University of Alabama at Birmingham1
Blessing Hospital1
University Ophthalmology Services, Inc.1
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI1
Amar Atwal, M.D., P.C.1
Albany-Troy Cataract & Laser Associates, PLLC1
Henry Ford Health System1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B filings were there for Ophthalmologists in FY2021?

There were 16 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for Ophthalmologists positions in FY2021.

What was the average Ophthalmologists H-1B salary in FY2021?

The average H-1B salary for Ophthalmologists in FY2021 was $194k.

Which employers sponsored Ophthalmologists in FY2021?

Top employers sponsoring Ophthalmologists H-1B positions in FY2021 include Johns Hopkins University, University of Rochester, The Nemours Foundation- Nemours Children's Hospital.