What Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 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 $86,900.
Level I (Entry)
$70,000
1,332 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$82,220
520 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$105,396
131 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$156,900
84 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for medical scientists, except epidemiologists
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals | $179,487 |
| Clearview Healthcare Partners | $160,000 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | $141,182 |
| Food And Drug Administration | $133,964 |
| Takeda Development Center | $131,812 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $128,814 |
| Genentech | $126,942 |
| Mainehealth | $125,999 |
| The Feinstein Institutes For Medical Research | $110,599 |
| Sarepta Therapeutics | $110,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (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.