Columbia University Molecular and Cellular Biologist salary
Based on 46 H-1B filings by Columbia University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,522 |
| 25th | $79,327 |
| 50th (median) | $80,500 |
| 75th | $90,000 |
| 90th | $93,517 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | $66,800 | $64,125 | $76,400 | 40 |
| FY2022 | $67,250 | $62,250 | $71,500 | 54 |
| FY2023 | $69,225 | $66,100 | $75,000 | 44 |
| FY2024 | $77,000 | $71,050 | $79,310 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $80,340 | $78,289 | $90,000 | 31 |
| FY2026 | $81,836 | $79,455 | $85,387 | 15 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 1 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a molecular and cellular biologist make at Columbia University?
In H-1B filings, Columbia University's median base salary for Molecular and Cellular Biologist is $80,500; half of filings fall between $79,327 and $90,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B visas for molecular and cellular biologists?
Yes. Columbia University filed 46 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 19-1029 (Molecular and Cellular Biologists), 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