Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health is $77K/year, across 1,335 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 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 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) | 467 | 39.2% | $64K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 396 | 33.2% | $80K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 167 | 14.0% | $93K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 162 | 13.6% | $120K | 4× |
Across 1,192 certified Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 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 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Consultants, Inc. | 42 | $89K |
| California Air Resources Board | 33 | $110K |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | 28 | $100K |
| University of Colorado | 26 | $75K |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 24 | $66K |
| A & B Environmental Services, Inc. | 18 | $60K |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 17 | $85K |
| Global Energy Monitor | 15 | $71K |
Ranked by certified Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 285 | $87K |
| Texas | 133 | $70K |
| New York | 129 | $91K |
| New Jersey | 79 | $72K |
| Massachusetts | 69 | $76K |
| Washington | 57 | $84K |
| Colorado | 49 | $78K |
| Washington DC | 40 | $109K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-2041.00 — Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — 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.