Geneticists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Geneticists is $77K/year, across 517 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 Geneticists 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) | 207 | 45.7% | $70K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 100 | 22.1% | $78K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 102 | 22.5% | $100K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 44 | 9.7% | $146K | 4× |
Across 453 certified Geneticists 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 Geneticists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 52 | $101K |
| Harvard University | 36 | $75K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 35 | $78K |
| Regeneron Genetics Center, LLC | 16 | $163K |
| University of California, Berkeley | 16 | $76K |
| University of Michigan | 15 | $62K |
| General Hospital Corporation | 13 | $69K |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 11 | $76K |
Ranked by certified Geneticists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Geneticists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 102 | $77K |
| California | 87 | $79K |
| Maryland | 53 | $101K |
| New York | 50 | $91K |
| Texas | 31 | $61K |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $75K |
| Michigan | 21 | $62K |
| Oregon | 13 | $62K |
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 19-1029.03, Geneticists, 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.