Biologists
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-1029.04
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
212
Average Salary
$83K
LCA Certification
85.0%
Employers in Data
116
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY | 10 | $82,801 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM | 6 | $59,066 |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 6 | $93,757 |
| LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY | 5 | $93,314 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 5 | $81,839 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OREGON | 5 | $57,037 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | 4 | $60,954 |
| MODERNATX | 4 | $123,340 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | 4 | $63,572 |
| EUROFINS LANCASTER LABORATORIES, PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIFIC SERVICES | 4 | $73,724 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | 15 | $86,306 |
| Cambridge, MA | 9 | $111,540 |
| New York, NY | 9 | $93,035 |
| Houston, TX | 8 | $66,045 |
| Madison, WI | 7 | $69,199 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 7 | $81,266 |
| Boston, MA | 5 | $101,600 |
| Pasadena, CA | 5 | $81,839 |
| South San Francisco, CA | 5 | $123,692 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Biologists?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Biologists is $83,467, with observed filings ranging from $43,000 to $320,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Biologists?
116 employer names have historical LCAs for Biologists. The highest-volume employers include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM, ELI LILLY AND COMPANY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Biologists?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Biologists is 85.0% across 212 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.