Job title
Microbiologist H-1B Salaries
217 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $62k.
Median base
$62k
Middle 50%
$53k–$73k
Filings
217
Top sponsor
Kvk Tech
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $84k |
| FY2025 | 18 | $66k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $60k |
| FY2023 | 20 | $71k |
| FY2022 | 23 | $75k |
| FY2021 | 25 | $67k |
| FY2020 | 20 | $58k |
| FY2019 | 19 | $54k |
| FY2018 | 32 | $60k |
| FY2017 | 17 | $46k |
| FY2016 | 24 | $55k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Microbiologist
- Kvk Tech19 · $54k
- A B Environmental Services18 · $50k
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dhhs10 · $84k
- Penn Life Sciences10 · $75k
- Belcher Pharmaceuticals5 · $76k
- Novitium Pharma5 · $62k
- The Henry M Jackson Foundation5 · $60k
- Bactolac Pharmaceutical5 · $59k
- Chemtex Environmental Laboratory4 · $49k
- Bluebonnet Nutraceuticals4 · $50k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Microbiologist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Microbiologist is $62k (FY2026), from 217 filings. The middle 50% earn between $53k and $73k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Microbiologists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Microbiologist are Kvk Tech, A B Environmental Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dhhs.
- Where are most H-1B Microbiologist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Microbiologist roles are Houston, TX, Newtown, PA, Atlanta, GA.
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