# SOC 29-9799: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other*

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-9799

Employers submitted 1,086 certified H-1B applications for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* (29-9799) roles, requesting 2,149 workers. The average offered wage is $62,977/yr, 40% above the BLS national median ($44,950/yr). (2011, SOC 29-9799) The largest filers are Emory University, Temple University Health System Inc. and The University of Iowa.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 1,086 |
| Total workers | 2,149 |
| Average offered wage | $63K |
| Average prevailing wage | $47K |
| BLS median wage | $45K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2011 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 29-9799 |
| 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 | +40% |

## Top employers (of 169)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emory University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/emory-university-6f72b27ea1) | 117 | 117 | $57K | - |
| [Temple University Health System Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/temple-university-health-system-inc-d5d7df9182) | 105 | 105 | $57K | - |
| [The University of Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-university-of-iowa-d3167bf1ae) | 81 | 81 | $56K | - |
| [Mount Sinai Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mount-sinai-medical-center-7028b8d533) | 81 | 84 | $57K | - |
| [Thomas Jefferson University Hospital](https://www.xh1b.org/org/thomas-jefferson-university-hospital-cc49e809b8) | 50 | 50 | $56K | - |
| [Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cincinnati-childrens-hospital-medical-ce-212a8911af) | 45 | 45 | $118K | - |
| [University of Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-colorado-f2eca15211) | 38 | 38 | $70K | - |
| [Albert Einstein Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/albert-einstein-medical-center-3269400c4b) | 36 | 336 | $53K | - |
| [Tufts Medical Center, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/tufts-medical-center-inc-c04d8e6ec7) | 32 | 32 | $54K | - |
| [Baystate Medical Center, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/baystate-medical-center-inc-031f1269e8) | 32 | 32 | $62K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 101 | 105 | $54K |
| 2012 | 578 | 1,063 | $54K |
| 2013 | 415 | 1,008 | $55K |
| 2014 | 22 | 22 | $60K |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | - |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | $61K |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $68K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2017)

| State | Total filings | 2017 filings | 2017 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 8 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [West Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wv) | 1 | 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/29-9799
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=29-9799
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=29-9799


## 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.