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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute filed 5 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 5. Median offered salary: $86,674.
Does Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute filed 5 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 27, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Engineering Technician | 2 | $74,756 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 1 | $82,534 |
| Port Engineer | 1 | $97,178 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 1 | $86,674 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 5 | $86,674 |
Prevailing wage levels
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.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Quality Control Analysts2
- Geographers1
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects1
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $86,674–$89,500 Level I | Moss Landing, CA | May 27, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Engineering Technician | $86,799 Level II | San Antonio, TX | Apr 28, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Certified |
| Port Engineer | $97,178–$185,000 Level II | Moss Landing, CA | Apr 28, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Engineering Technician | $62,712–$70,350 Level II | Moss Landing, CA | Mar 23, 2026 | Aug 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | $82,534–$87,000 Level II | Moss Landing, CA | Nov 10, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Certified |
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).