# SOC 19-2002: 19-2002

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/19-2002

Employers submitted 11 certified H-1B applications for SOC 19-2002 roles, requesting 11 workers. The average offered wage is $52,471/yr; the average prevailing wage on these filings is $44,527/yr. The largest filers are University of California, Davis, University of Maryland, College Park and Augmented Vision Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 11 |
| Total workers | 11 |
| Average offered wage | $52K |
| Average prevailing wage | $45K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | -- |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 19-2002 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

## Top employers (of 8)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [University of California, Davis](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-california-davis-dee872196e) | 5 | 5 | $40K | - |
| [University of Maryland, College Park](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-maryland-college-park-fec69a080b) | 2 | 2 | $71K | - |
| [Augmented Vision Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/augmented-vision-inc-ac33b6c905) | 2 | 2 | $75K | - |
| [University of CALIFORNIA, SAN Diego](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-california-san-diego-7b08e84753) | 1 | 1 | $45K | - |
| [UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK Ridge National LABORATORY)](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ut-battelle-llc-oak-ridge-national-labor-a59151e50f) | 1 | 1 | $84K | - |
| [University of Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-delaware-63b5aefb51) | 1 | 1 | $54K | - |
| [Temple University--A Commonwealth University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/temple-university--a-commonwealth-univer-dab15c08dc) | 1 | 1 | $55K | - |
| [Morgan State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/morgan-state-university-a91ec248e7) | 1 | 1 | $64K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $54K |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | $75K |
| 2011 | 10 | 10 | $44K |

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/19-2002
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=19-2002
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=19-2002


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.