Scientific Research and Development Services — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Scientific Research and Development Services (NAICS 5417) filed 51,245 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $113K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Scientific Research and Development Services
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 1,841 | $127K |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 1,061 | $112K |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 1,046 | $100K |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1,014 | $137K |
| Ut-battelle, LLC (oak Ridge National Laboratory) | 924 | $113K |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 815 | $146K |
| Cruise LLC | 763 | $196K |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 698 | $109K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5417, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Scientific Research and Development Services
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 10,987 | 22.4% | $80K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 15,974 | 32.5% | $104K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 11,427 | 23.3% | $126K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 10,693 | 21.8% | $150K | 4× |
Across 49,081 filings in this industry with a reported 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.
Most Common Roles in Scientific Research and Development Services
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 4,116 | $150K |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 3,241 | $98K |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 3,009 | $95K |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 2,751 | $90K |
| Chemists | 2,128 | $99K |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 2,004 | $110K |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,270 | $151K |
| Physicists | 1,255 | $105K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Scientific Research and Development Services H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14,916 | $135K |
| Massachusetts | 7,789 | $110K |
| New York | 4,173 | $109K |
| Texas | 2,794 | $102K |
| New Jersey | 2,613 | $125K |
| Maryland | 2,251 | $101K |
| Washington | 1,883 | $113K |
| Illinois | 1,669 | $90K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Scientific Research and Development Services H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, MA | 2,951 | $112K |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,310 | $183K |
| Boston, MA | 2,029 | $105K |
| South San Francisco, CA | 1,311 | $137K |
| New York, NY | 1,292 | $115K |
| Bethesda, MD | 965 | $99K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 5417 — Scientific Research and Development Services — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).