Biological Technicians H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Biological Technicians is $55K/year, across 3,109 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 Biological Technicians 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) | 947 | 32.6% | $48K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,074 | 36.9% | $55K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 516 | 17.8% | $63K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 370 | 12.7% | $72K | 4× |
Across 2,907 certified Biological Technicians 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 Biological Technicians
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | 106 | $43K |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | 97 | $56K |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 90 | $60K |
| Emory University | 82 | $53K |
| Mayo Clinic | 66 | $63K |
| Baylor College of Medicine | 65 | $52K |
| University of California, San Diego | 64 | $75K |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 59 | $68K |
Ranked by certified Biological Technicians filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Biological Technicians H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 417 | $62K |
| California | 352 | $69K |
| Pennsylvania | 323 | $50K |
| Massachusetts | 314 | $58K |
| Texas | 221 | $52K |
| Georgia | 122 | $49K |
| Ohio | 121 | $54K |
| Maryland | 108 | $62K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Biological Technicians H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 281 | $61K |
| Houston, TX | 138 | $54K |
| Philadelphia, PA | 137 | $51K |
| Boston, MA | 121 | $56K |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 116 | $44K |
Metros with the highest Biological Technicians 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 19-4021.00 — Biological Technicians — 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.