What Microbiologists 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 $36,546.
Level I (Entry)
$63,456
55 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$75,396
25 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$75,000
42 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$100,002
18 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for microbiologists
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute Of | $78,290 |
| Brown University | $75,000 |
| Yale University | $75,000 |
| University Of Wisconsin System | $70,390 |
| Emory University | $70,344 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Microbiologists (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.