Job title
Biological Scientist H-1B Salaries
85 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $74k.
Median base
$74k
Middle 50%
$57k–$90k
Filings
85
Top sponsor
Macrogen
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5 | $87k |
| FY2024 | 3 | $83k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $85k |
| FY2022 | 11 | $91k |
| FY2021 | 5 | $80k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $69k |
| FY2019 | 9 | $57k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $76k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $50k |
| FY2016 | 13 | $68k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Biological Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Biological Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Biological Scientist is $74k (FY2025), from 85 filings. The middle 50% earn between $57k and $90k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Biological Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Biological Scientist are Macrogen, Psomagen, University of South Florida.
- Where are most H-1B Biological Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Biological Scientist roles are Rockville, MD, Cambridge, MA, Tampa, FL.
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