Biologists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Biologists is $75K/year, across 636 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Biologists 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) | 263 | 48.4% | $68K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 143 | 26.3% | $87K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 96 | 17.7% | $91K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 41 | 7.6% | $135K | 4× |
Across 543 certified Biologists 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 Biologists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 20 | $81K |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 17 | $108K |
| University of California, Berkeley | 17 | $80K |
| The Broad Institute, Inc. | 14 | $80K |
| University of Minnesota | 13 | $60K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 13 | $75K |
| Amgen Inc. | 12 | $93K |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 11 | $60K |
Ranked by certified Biologists filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Biologists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 153 | $84K |
| Massachusetts | 99 | $95K |
| New York | 57 | $80K |
| Texas | 39 | $60K |
| Maryland | 32 | $88K |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $67K |
| Washington | 18 | $79K |
| Georgia | 18 | $69K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 19-1029.04, Biologists, 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.