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Medical Laboratory Scientist: H-1B salaries
1,020 labor condition applications used the job title Medical Laboratory Scientist. Median offered base salary $65,520; middle half $59,774–$71,682.
Applications (LCAs)1,020
Median offered salary$65,520
Middle half of salaries$59,774–$71,682
10th–90th percentile$51,688–$78,520
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $62,400 |
| Level II (qualified) | $65,666 |
| Level III (experienced) | $69,638 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $76,034 |
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 | 192 | $62,785 |
| FY2024 | 224 | $63,680 |
| FY2025 | 332 | $66,560 |
| FY2026 | 236 | $70,325 |
Cities
- Bismarck, ND50
- Chicago, IL45
- Fargo, ND40
- Lawton, OK38
- Rock Island, IL36
- Omaha, NE32
- Indianapolis, IN31
- Sioux Falls, SD24
- Portland, OR16
- Taos, NM13
- Springfield, MO13
- Sioux City, IA11
- Little Rock, AR11
- Kansas City, MO10
- Branson, MO10
- Hannibal, MO10
- Danville, PA10
- Lubbock, TX8
- Rochester, MN8
- Philadelphia, PA8
- Amsterdam, NY8
- Selma, AL8
- Devils Lake, ND8
- Winfield, IL8
- Cloquet, MN7
- Colby, KS7
- Topeka, KS7
- Sheldon, IA7
- Pendleton, OR7
- St. Cloud, MN7
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).