Animal Scientists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Animal Scientists is $65K/year, across 459 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Animal Scientists petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 202 | 45.8% | $55K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 120 | 27.2% | $69K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 64 | 14.5% | $87K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 55 | 12.5% | $96K | 4× |
Across 441 certified Animal Scientists filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Animal Scientists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Zoetis, Inc. | 26 | $99K |
| Vytelle, LLC | 20 | $62K |
| Murphy-brown LLC | 14 | $52K |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | 13 | $55K |
| Cargill, Incorporated | 12 | $100K |
| Riverview, LLP | 11 | $61K |
| Mississippi State University | 10 | $77K |
| Colorado State University | 9 | $60K |
Ranked by certified Animal Scientists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Animal Scientists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 54 | $58K |
| Minnesota | 30 | $63K |
| Florida | 22 | $65K |
| Oklahoma | 21 | $50K |
| Michigan | 20 | $85K |
| California | 20 | $90K |
| Colorado | 20 | $60K |
| New York | 19 | $71K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-1011.00, Animal Scientists, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.