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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-2012. 121 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $63,731, middle half $55,099–$89,898.
Applications (LCAs)121
Median offered salary$63,731
Middle half of salaries$55,099–$89,898
10th–90th percentile$45,760–$110,515
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 31 | $57,845 |
| Level II (qualified) | 43 | $59,436 |
| Level III (experienced) | 21 | $71,676 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 17 | $74,880 |
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
Job titles
- Medical Technologist21
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist14
- Medical Laboratory Scientist11
- Laboratory Technician7
- Clinical Lab Scientist6
- Pathology Assistant4
- Medical Laboratory Scientist II3
- Molecular Technologist II3
- Histopathology Technician2
- Medical Laboratory Technologist2
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist II2
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians2
- Medical Lab Technician2
- Laboratory Technologist / Technician2
- Pathology Laboratory General Supervisor2
- Research Specialist - Genetics2
- Clinical Lab Scientist II2
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist2
- Research Histology Technician II1
- Clinical Lab Associate I - Accessioning1
- Medical Laboratory Scientist III (NYQ)1
- Staff Associate II1
- Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Technologist1
- Molecular Scientist II1
- Laboratory Technologist1
- Technical Associate1
- Core Lab Medical Laboratory Scientist1
- Manufacturing Associate 11
- Medical Lab Technologist1
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist II1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 38 | $62,899 |
| FY2024 | 38 | $58,573 |
| FY2025 | 24 | $65,322 |
| FY2026 | 21 | $84,628 |
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).