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Biochemists and Biophysicists in Durham, NC: H-1B salaries
366 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Durham, NC. Median offered base salary $68,000; middle half $61,000–$77,854.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $63,807 |
| Level II (qualified) | $75,254 |
| Level III (experienced) | $116,762 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $134,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | 320 | $65,579 |
| BioAgilytix Labs, LLC | 16 | $117,762 |
| KBI Biopharma, Inc. | 12 | $90,000 |
| Imugene (USA) Inc. | 3 | $134,000 |
| ElevateBio Technologies, Inc. | 3 | $95,000 |
| Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc. | 2 | $96,647 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 2 | $71,994 |
| Duke University Health System | 2 | $65,869 |
| Precision BioSciences, Inc. | 1 | $130,000 |
| Xilis, Inc. | 1 | $85,000 |
| Biogen Inc. | 1 | $82,326 |
| EpiCypher, Inc. | 1 | $130,957 |
| GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. | 1 | $99,840 |
| Novartis Services Inc. | 1 | $100,048 |
Job titles
- Postdoctoral Associate109
- Research Associate Senior86
- Research Associate, Sr73
- Research Scientist18
- Research Scholar13
- Scientist I8
- Scientist III5
- Manager I5
- Assistant Professor4
- Specialist - Quality Control3
- Associate in Research3
- Post-Doctoral Associate3
- Scientist II3
- Research Scientist - Senior2
- Pharmacokineticist II2
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).