Biochemists and Biophysicists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists is $75K/year, across 11,150 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 Biochemists and Biophysicists 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) | 5,006 | 51.6% | $68K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 3,229 | 33.3% | $85K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 989 | 10.2% | $124K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 479 | 4.9% | $146K | 4× |
Across 9,703 certified Biochemists and Biophysicists 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 Biochemists and Biophysicists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital | 698 | $72K |
| University of California, San Francisco | 609 | $77K |
| Duke University | 336 | $64K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 284 | $76K |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 216 | $76K |
| General Hospital Corporation | 210 | $61K |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 204 | $69K |
| University of California, San Diego | 193 | $75K |
Ranked by certified Biochemists and Biophysicists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Biochemists and Biophysicists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,511 | $83K |
| Massachusetts | 1,937 | $88K |
| Tennessee | 849 | $70K |
| Texas | 702 | $64K |
| New York | 659 | $75K |
| North Carolina | 529 | $66K |
| Maryland | 499 | $90K |
| Pennsylvania | 407 | $70K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Biochemists and Biophysicists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 772 | $70K |
| Cambridge, MA | 730 | $96K |
| San Francisco, CA | 696 | $79K |
| Boston, MA | 620 | $74K |
| Houston, TX | 397 | $66K |
| Durham, NC | 391 | $66K |
Metros with the highest Biochemists and Biophysicists H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-1021.00 — Biochemists and Biophysicists — 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.