Microbiologists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Microbiologists is $70K/year, across 1,444 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 Microbiologists 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) | 543 | 41.7% | $61K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 375 | 28.8% | $74K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 255 | 19.6% | $77K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 130 | 10.0% | $103K | 4× |
Across 1,303 certified Microbiologists 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 Microbiologists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 34 | $70K |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | 28 | $72K |
| Yale University | 27 | $68K |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | 24 | $73K |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 22 | $97K |
| University of Wisconsin System | 21 | $63K |
| The University of Chicago | 20 | $67K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 20 | $77K |
Ranked by certified Microbiologists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Microbiologists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 202 | $87K |
| New York | 151 | $70K |
| Massachusetts | 100 | $88K |
| Texas | 87 | $60K |
| Pennsylvania | 81 | $73K |
| Georgia | 78 | $67K |
| Maryland | 74 | $82K |
| Illinois | 61 | $65K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-1022.00, Microbiologists, 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.