# SOC 29-1069: Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-1069

Employers logged 61,648 certified H-1B applications for Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (29-1069) roles, requesting 74,721 workers. The average offered wage is $187,101/yr, close to the BLS national median ($200,890/yr). (2018, SOC 29-1069) The largest filers are Mayo Clinic, St. Barnabas Hospital and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 61,648 |
| Total workers | 74,721 |
| Average offered wage | $187K |
| Average prevailing wage | $123K |
| BLS median wage | $201K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2018 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 29-1069 |
| 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.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -7% |

## Top employers (of 6,106)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mayo Clinic](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mayo-clinic-9d39cb86c7) | 1,130 | 1,363 | $119K | - |
| [St. Barnabas Hospital](https://www.xh1b.org/org/st-barnabas-hospital-6690996fe0) | 1,028 | 1,169 | $62K | - |
| [University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-arkansas-for-medical-scien-f4b664f3f6) | 975 | 1,006 | $146K | - |
| [Montefiore Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/montefiore-medical-center-f79ebf43b8) | 956 | 1,580 | $98K | - |
| [Partners HealthCare](https://www.xh1b.org/org/partners-healthcare-387f463e76) | 676 | 686 | $66K | - |
| [State University of NEW York AT Buffalo](https://www.xh1b.org/org/state-university-of-new-york-at-buffalo-b6ff9718a9) | 662 | 662 | $49K | - |
| [Henry Ford Health System](https://www.xh1b.org/org/henry-ford-health-system-5aacb91451) | 544 | 544 | $102K | - |
| [Brigham and Women's Hospital](https://www.xh1b.org/org/brigham-and-womens-hospital-57ae57b060) | 527 | 527 | $96K | - |
| [Northwell Health](https://www.xh1b.org/org/northwell-health-f21dd8bc92) | 517 | 517 | $127K | - |
| [University of Pittsburgh Physicians](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-pittsburgh-physicians-b729a1666a) | 517 | 1,108 | $220K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 12 | $190K |
| 2010 | 446 | 497 | $160K |
| 2011 | 5,347 | 7,423 | $65K |
| 2012 | 4,795 | 6,894 | $68K |
| 2013 | 4,922 | 6,489 | $77K |
| 2014 | 4,840 | 5,784 | $115K |
| 2015 | 5,054 | 6,326 | $195K |
| 2016 | 5,214 | 6,141 | $180K |
| 2017 | 5,091 | 6,620 | $190K |
| 2018 | 5,810 | 6,940 | $208K |
| 2019 | 4,616 | 5,241 | $220K |
| 2020 | 4,688 | 5,561 | $220K |
| 2021 | 5,202 | 6,024 | $224K |
| 2022 | 4,237 | 5,237 | $220K |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $172K |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $425K |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $81K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 6,000 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 3,345 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 2,300 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 2,292 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 2,116 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 1,656 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 1,369 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 1,323 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 1,320 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 1,237 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 1,151 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 1,144 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 1,097 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 1,095 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 1,078 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 1,048 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 938 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 901 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 890 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 865 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 825 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 785 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 767 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 624 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 621 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 578 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 577 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 554 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [West Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wv) | 552 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 499 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 476 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 476 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 434 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 411 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 401 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 351 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 348 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 313 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 300 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 299 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 230 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 218 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 172 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 165 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 129 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 121 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 116 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 76 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 72 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 49 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 33 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Puerto Rico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pr) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-1069
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=29-1069
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=29-1069


## 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.