Bioinformatics Scientists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Bioinformatics Scientists is $94K/year, across 5,602 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 Bioinformatics Scientists petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 1,591 | 29.8% | $73K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,690 | 31.6% | $92K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,167 | 21.8% | $112K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 897 | 16.8% | $136K | 4× |
Across 5,345 certified Bioinformatics 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 Bioinformatics Scientists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Zifo Technologies, Inc | 252 | $83K |
| PPD Development, L.P. | 119 | $111K |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 98 | $78K |
| The Broad Institute, Inc. | 97 | $93K |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 84 | $108K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 78 | $88K |
| Intellia Therapeutics | 74 | $110K |
| St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital | 73 | $103K |
Ranked by certified Bioinformatics Scientists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Bioinformatics Scientists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,137 | $112K |
| Massachusetts | 1,097 | $100K |
| New York | 466 | $100K |
| Maryland | 322 | $103K |
| Texas | 314 | $80K |
| Pennsylvania | 239 | $84K |
| North Carolina | 199 | $86K |
| Illinois | 195 | $80K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Bioinformatics Scientists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, MA | 527 | $109K |
| New York, NY | 331 | $100K |
| Boston, MA | 308 | $84K |
| South San Francisco, CA | 147 | $130K |
| San Francisco, CA | 141 | $99K |
| Houston, TX | 135 | $81K |
Metros with the highest Bioinformatics Scientists 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 19-1029.01 — Bioinformatics 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.