Biomedical Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Biomedical Engineers is $97K/year, across 880 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2022). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Biomedical Engineers 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) | 194 | 23.7% | $70K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 259 | 31.7% | $96K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 205 | 25.1% | $110K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 160 | 19.6% | $140K | 4× |
Across 818 certified Biomedical Engineers 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 Biomedical Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 25 | $75K |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 20 | $102K |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 15 | $105K |
| University of Michigan | 13 | $61K |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 12 | $140K |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | 11 | $100K |
| Amgen Inc. | 10 | $118K |
| Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 9 | $96K |
Ranked by certified Biomedical Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2022.
Top States for Biomedical Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 315 | $110K |
| Massachusetts | 110 | $102K |
| Texas | 46 | $87K |
| Pennsylvania | 43 | $83K |
| New York | 40 | $88K |
| Minnesota | 33 | $91K |
| Maryland | 30 | $84K |
| New Jersey | 29 | $103K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2022) for SOC occupation 17-2031.00, Biomedical Engineers, 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.