What Biological Technicians earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $22,264.
Level I (Entry)
$51,896
120 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$56,339
134 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$62,150
46 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$74,160
43 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for biological technicians
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New York University | $79,759 |
| University Of California San Diego | $78,689 |
| Stowers Institute For Medical Research | $74,160 |
| Lonza Houston | $66,996 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $63,874 |
| Northwestern University | $63,772 |
| Mayo Clinic | $63,024 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | $62,400 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | $59,987 |
| Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center | $56,773 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Biological Technicians (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.