Columbia University Biochemist salary

Based on 10 H-1B filings by Columbia University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Median salary$79,327
Middle 50%$78.4k–$82.1k
vs. all employers−1%comparison median $79,802
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $72,193 and $84,789.
PercentileSalary
10th$73,027
25th$78,444
50th (median)$79,327
75th$82,148
90th$84,038

By city

New York, NY$79,327 · 10 filings

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

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry – 0
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 Columbia University?

In H-1B filings, Columbia University's median base salary for Biochemist is $79,327; half of filings fall between $78,444 and $82,148. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B visas for biochemists?

Yes. Columbia University filed 10 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 Columbia University 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