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Microbiologists in Boston, MA: H-1B salaries
32 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Boston, MA. Median offered base salary $76,000; middle half $70,000–$83,700.
Applications (LCAs)32
Median offered salary$76,000
Middle half of salaries$70,000–$83,700
10th–90th percentile$63,403–$90,000
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $72,132 |
| Level II (qualified) | $78,986 |
| Level III (experienced) | $91,410 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | 16 | $76,000 |
| Tufts University | 7 | $68,604 |
| Northeastern University | 4 | $83,906 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 2 | $74,000 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 1 | — |
| CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $121,768 |
| Trustees of Boston University | 1 | $68,272 |
Job titles
- Research Fellow5
- Postdoctoral Scholar4
- Research Associate4
- Postdoctoral Fellow3
- Senior Research Scientist2
- Postdoctoral Associate2
- Scientist III2
- Research Scientist2
- Research Fellow in Microbiology2
- Associate Research Scientist2
- Medical Technologist1
- Postdoctoral Research Associate1
- Principal Research Associate1
- Postdoctoral Scientist1
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).