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Medical Laboratory Scientist I: H-1B salaries
42 labor condition applications used the job title Medical Laboratory Scientist I. Median offered base salary $65,208; middle half $61,854–$69,056.
Applications (LCAs)42
Median offered salary$65,208
Middle half of salaries$61,854–$69,056
10th–90th percentile$59,767–$75,652
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Health System Inc. | 12 | $69,399 |
| ARUP Laboratories | 11 | $61,422 |
| Cook County Hospital District | 7 | $66,955 |
| Sentara Health | 5 | $60,320 |
| Baystate Medical Center, Inc. | 3 | $63,856 |
| Boone County Health Center | 2 | $67,007 |
| Walter Knox Memorial Hospital | 2 | $64,002 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $61,786 |
| Level II (qualified) | $65,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $72,925 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 16 | $63,710 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $63,856 |
| FY2025 | 9 | $65,000 |
| FY2026 | 13 | $71,219 |
Cities
- Salt Lake City, UT11
- Grand Marais, MN7
- Fremont, NE6
- Omaha, NE6
- Springfield, MA3
- Albion, NE2
- Emmett, ID2
- Charlottesville, VA2
- Norfolk, VA1
- Williamsburg, VA1
- Suffolk, VA1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).