Biological Scientists, All Other wage levels in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, a Biological Scientists, All Other job reaches Level III at $123,885 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 19-1029 · OEWS area 14460 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Biological Scientists, All Other (SOC 19-1029), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$77,626$37.32
Level II2$100,756$48.44
Level III3$123,885$59.56
Level IV4$147,015$70.68

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $135,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $147,015 (+$12,015). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

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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