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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/ DHHS: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/ DHHS filed 8 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 7. Median offered salary: $109,278.
Does Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/ DHHS sponsor H-1B visas?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/ DHHS filed 8 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Nov 7, 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | 2 | $112,874 |
| Epidemiologist | 2 | $103,650 |
| General Engineers | 1 | $82,009 |
| Economist | 1 | $110,942 |
| Biologist | 1 | $76,671 |
| 19-3011.00 | 1 | $116,564 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 4 | $110,942 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $92,974 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $107,294 |
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
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologist | $98,023 Level II | Atlanta, GA | Nov 7, 2024 | Apr 23, 2025 | Certified |
| 19-3011.00 | $116,564 Level I | Atlanta, GA | Aug 15, 2024 | Oct 20, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Biologist | $76,671 Level I | Atlanta, GA | Jun 11, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 | Certified |
| Epidemiologist | $109,278 Level III | Atlanta, GA | Mar 19, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Certified |
| Economist | $110,942 Level II | Atlanta, GA | Jul 28, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Certified |
| General Engineers | $82,009 | Spokane, WA | Mar 20, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Certified |
| Epidemiologists | $112,874 | Atlanta, GA | Mar 9, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Certified |
| Epidemiologists | $112,874 | Atlanta, GA | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 | Withdrawn |
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).