H-1B LCA Filing Activity in Ames, IA

Ames, IA appears in the available FY2024-FY2026 LCA dataset with 109 worksite filing records, an active pattern relative to other U.S. cities tracked here. The median filed base wage is $87,000, with a P25 to P75 band of $60,870 to $95,000, useful as a public anchor when reviewing offers or peer comparisons. Filing activity is most concentrated among employers such as Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, and Mphasis Corporation, and across roles including Postdoctoral Research Associate, Assistant Professor, and Research Scientist II. These are public LCA worksite filings, not visa approvals, hires, or open roles, and the figures generally exclude equity, bonus, and benefits.