California Institute of Technology Biochemist salary

Based on 11 H-1B filings by California Institute of Technology, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Median salary$75,268
Middle 50%$72.7k–$78k
vs. all employers−6%comparison median $79,802
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $70,338 and $81,188.
PercentileSalary
10th$71,000
25th$72,723
50th (median)$75,268
75th$78,010
90th$80,000

By city

Pasadena, CA$73,996 · 10 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 4
Level II · Qualified too few 1
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a biochemist make at California Institute of Technology?

In H-1B filings, California Institute of Technology's median base salary for Biochemist is $75,268; half of filings fall between $72,723 and $78,010. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does California Institute of Technology sponsor H-1B visas for biochemists?

Yes. California Institute of Technology filed 11 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-1021 (Biochemists and Biophysicists), so this page covers every job title California Institute of Technology filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology