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Nephrologist: H-1B salaries
616 labor condition applications used the job title Nephrologist. Median offered base salary $259,043; middle half $239,200–$325,000.
Applications (LCAs)616
Median offered salary$259,043
Middle half of salaries$239,200–$325,000
10th–90th percentile$208,000–$365,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $240,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $262,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | $290,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $320,000 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 121 | $250,000 |
| FY2024 | 130 | $250,000 |
| FY2025 | 167 | $265,000 |
| FY2026 | 163 | $290,000 |
Cities
- Tucson, AZ20
- Montgomery, AL14
- Phoenix, AZ13
- Bloomington, IN9
- Lynchburg, VA8
- Dover, DE8
- Las Vegas, NV7
- Lawton, OK7
- Mattoon, IL7
- Albuquerque, NM7
- Flagstaff, AZ7
- Bowling Green, KY6
- St. Louis, MO6
- Des Moines, IA6
- Fargo, ND6
- Anchorage, AK6
- Shreveport, LA6
- Glendale, AZ5
- Salisbury, MD5
- Minneapolis, MN5
- Shelby, NC5
- Cookeville, TN5
- Fort Myers, FL5
- Bismarck, ND5
- Erie, PA5
- Joplin, MO5
- Pittsburgh, PA5
- Sierra Vista, AZ5
- Portland, ME4
- Vineland, NJ4
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).