Molecular and Cellular Biologists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Molecular and Cellular Biologists is $76K/year, across 6,609 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 Molecular and Cellular 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) | 2,770 | 45.4% | $68K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,832 | 30.0% | $87K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,102 | 18.1% | $101K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 399 | 6.5% | $131K | 4× |
Across 6,103 certified Molecular and Cellular 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 299 | $74K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 285 | $78K |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 197 | $99K |
| Yale University | 150 | $71K |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 141 | $65K |
| University of Michigan | 124 | $61K |
| Johns Hopkins University | 109 | $66K |
| Columbia University | 92 | $72K |
Ranked by certified Molecular and Cellular Biologists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Molecular and Cellular Biologists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,611 | $88K |
| California | 1,564 | $85K |
| Maryland | 458 | $90K |
| Texas | 388 | $62K |
| New York | 338 | $78K |
| Pennsylvania | 206 | $66K |
| Florida | 200 | $67K |
| Connecticut | 195 | $71K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Molecular and Cellular Biologists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 654 | $76K |
| Cambridge, MA | 570 | $98K |
| Stanford, CA | 249 | $79K |
| South San Francisco, CA | 215 | $112K |
| Bethesda, MD | 195 | $98K |
| New York, NY | 180 | $77K |
Metros with the highest Molecular and Cellular Biologists H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-1029.02 — Molecular and Cellular 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.