Biological Scientists, All Other wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Biological Scientists, All Other job reaches Level III at $96,658 to $147,743 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 19-1029 · 3 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Biological Scientists, All Other (SOC 19-1029), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$77,626$100,756$123,885$147,015
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
$66,124$81,391$96,658$111,925
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$92,956$120,349$147,743$175,136

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What this occupation covers

All biological scientists not listed separately.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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