Molecular and Cellular Biologists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 19-1029 · common titles: Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Scientist, Postdoctoral Associate
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for molecular and cellular biologists is $82,836 in FY2026 so far, across 1,149 certified filings. The middle half earn $70,450 – $110,000, and pay is up 6% since FY2024.
Median
$82,836
FY2026 so far
Filings
1,149
0.3% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$135,061+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+6%
$78,042 → $82,836
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 278 | $95,000 |
| California | 260 | $91,500 |
| Maryland | 77 | $91,750 |
| Texas | 61 | $68,964 |
| New York | 57 | $101,658 |
| Pennsylvania | 45 | $65,736 |
| Connecticut | 44 | $75,000 |
| Michigan | 36 | $70,000 |
| Florida | 33 | $69,000 |
| New Jersey | 33 | $75,000 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 58 | $75,000 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 49 | $82,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 32 | $68,599 |
| Yale University | 29 | $76,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 27 | $70,344 |
| University of Michigan | 27 | $65,000 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 25 | $146,434 |
| University of Pittsburgh | 25 | $63,120 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 23 | $72,000 |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | 22 | $69,382 |
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Molecular and Cellular Biologists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for molecular and cellular biologists?
The median is $82,836 across 1,149 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $70,450 to $110,000, and the top 10% earn $135,061 or more.
Which state pays H-1B molecular and cellular biologists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, New York has the highest median at $101,658 (57 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B molecular and cellular biologists?
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with 58 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $75,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.