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Food Science Technicians: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 19-4013. 61 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $43,680, middle half $39,520–$55,507.
Applications (LCAs)61
Median offered salary$43,680
Middle half of salaries$39,520–$55,507
10th–90th percentile$36,400–$68,286
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 29 | $39,520 |
| Level II (qualified) | 7 | $47,100 |
| Level III (experienced) | 4 | $63,700 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 7 | $68,286 |
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.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wine by Joe, LLC | 16 | $39,520 |
| Stoller Vineyards, Inc. | 5 | $42,172 |
| Ocean Star International, Inc | 4 | $65,000 |
| Missing Silo Wines, LLC | 3 | $43,680 |
| Boisset Family Estates | 3 | $49,920 |
| COR Cellars LLC | 2 | $39,312 |
| Abbiamo Pasta Company | 2 | $54,080 |
| National Food & Beverage INC | 1 | $70,000 |
| Phillips Farms LLC | 1 | $41,600 |
| Oregon State University | 1 | $50,004 |
| Huneeus Wines LLC | 1 | $35,360 |
| Falcon Trading Company, Inc. | 1 | $56,160 |
| Bergstrom Wines LLC | 1 | $38,667 |
| Metarom USA Inc. | 1 | $62,400 |
| Lion Nathan USA | 1 | $39,520 |
| Tetra Pak Inc. | 1 | $63,502 |
| White Estate Winery | 1 | $39,520 |
| Casanel Farm LLC | 1 | $45,760 |
| Troon Vineyard | 1 | — |
| Brittan Consulting | 1 | $39,520 |
| Dana Estates Winery | 1 | $43,680 |
| University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture | 1 | $43,000 |
| Schonwetter Enterprises Inc. | 1 | $130,000 |
| Great Eastern Seafood | 1 | — |
| Cor Wine Cellars | 1 | — |
| New Cibo Vita LLC | 1 | $55,000 |
| Garland LLC | 1 | $47,100 |
| Banza LLC | 1 | $72,500 |
| Sea Fresh USA | 1 | $68,286 |
| Blendco Incorporated | 1 | $60,000 |
| Stellar Snacks LLC | 1 | $85,000 |
| Lionheart Enterprises LLC | 1 | $56,014 |
| Solutions UIUX | 1 | $70,000 |
Job titles
- Enology Associate27
- Harvest Enologist Internship4
- Cellar Master3
- Viticulturist Technician2
- Viticulture Internship2
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Coordinator2
- Cellar Hand II1
- Research and Development Manager1
- Lab Technician / Cellar Worker1
- Faculty Research Assistant1
- Winery technician1
- Process Control Specialist1
- Lab Technician1
- Enology Assistant1
- Food Protection Associate1
- Viticulturist Technician 11
- Project/Program Technician1
- Quality Assurance Director1
- Quality Control Analyst1
- QA & QC Lead1
- Quality Control and Food Safety Specialist1
- R&D Technician1
- Tuna Technician1
- SQF Practioner1
- Food Science Technician1
- R&D Lab Technician1
- Quality Control Engineer1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 16 | $36,400 |
| FY2024 | 20 | $43,000 |
| FY2025 | 12 | $43,680 |
| FY2026 | 13 | $55,047 |
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).