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Food Scientists and Technologists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 19-1012. 1,732 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $87,235, middle half $71,552–$109,108.
Applications (LCAs)1,732
Median offered salary$87,235
Middle half of salaries$71,552–$109,108
10th–90th percentile$60,000–$130,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 391 | $65,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 447 | $82,451 |
| Level III (experienced) | 368 | $100,660 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 374 | $120,000 |
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
Cities
- Chicago, IL$94,578
- St. Louis, MO$92,414
- San Francisco, CA$95,500
- Minneapolis, MN$87,797
- Beloit, WI$96,000
- Redwood City, CA$105,290
- New York, NY$103,882
- Twin Falls, ID$79,000
Job titles
- Food Scientist73
- Food Technologist22
- Quality Controller21
- Research Scientist20
- Senior Scientist18
- Quality Assurance Manager17
- Scientist16
- Associate Scientist16
- Postdoctoral Research Associate15
- Quality Supervisor15
- Senior Food Scientist14
- Scientist, Product Development13
- Postdoctoral Associate12
- Postdoctoral Scholar12
- Research Associate11
- Quality Manager11
- Product Development Scientist11
- Quality Control Coordinator10
- R&D Scientist II10
- R&D Scientist10
- R&D Food Scientist10
- Quality Assurance Supervisor9
- Assistant Professor8
- Sr. Scientist8
- Principal Scientist8
- Senior Research Scientist8
- R&D Chef8
- Food Safety Manager7
- Food Safety & Quality Manager7
- Post Doctoral Fellow7
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 405 | $86,075 |
| FY2024 | 425 | $88,310 |
| FY2025 | 483 | $87,000 |
| FY2026 | 419 | $88,106 |
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).