California Institute of Technology
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 144 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Pasadena, CA
At a glance
- California Institute of Technology hires entry-level. 55% of its filings are Level I, 2.8 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 15% of its filings. After that come Physicist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 79% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $78,567, median prevailing wage $72,723.
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Percentiles from California Institute of Technology's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What California Institute of Technology hires for
Bar: share of California Institute of Technology's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 67% of filings (42 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $72,862 | 22 |
| Physicist | $81,288 | 21 |
| Biochemist | $75,268 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at California Institute of Technology.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 55% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 10% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $98,404 | 33 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $103,891 | 17 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where California Institute of Technology files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,000 | 134 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,264 |
| 25th | $72,723 |
| 50th (median) | $78,567 |
| 75th | $100,490 |
| 90th | $138,718 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $66,000 | $58,240 | $77,798 | 49 |
| FY2021 | $68,750 | $60,673 | $76,199 | 70 |
| FY2022 | $71,070 | $63,860 | $90,001 | 77 |
| FY2023 | $75,660 | $67,875 | $98,050 | 84 |
| FY2024 | $75,000 | $70,264 | $88,275 | 61 |
| FY2025 | $77,981 | $72,723 | $98,053 | 98 |
| FY2026 | $80,751 | $72,723 | $101,739 | 46 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at California Institute of Technology
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | $80,000 | $75.8k–$99.1k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Pasadena, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Physicist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Los Angeles, CA, Baton Rouge, LA and Bishop, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does California Institute of Technology sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. California Institute of Technology filed 144 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does California Institute of Technology pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on California Institute of Technology's H-1B filings is $78,567; half of filings fall between $72,723 and $100,490. Bonus and stock are not included.