Gemological Institute of America
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 28 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Carlsbad, CA
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Percentiles from Gemological Institute of America's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 11% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 43% of filings
Expert · 29% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | $140,000 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Gemological Institute of America files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $130,000 | 17 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,599 |
| 25th | $81,610 |
| 50th (median) | $124,000 |
| 75th | $143,000 |
| 90th | $160,603 |
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.
About Gemological Institute of America
Gemological Institute of America's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Carlsbad, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Geoscientist and Systems Analyst and the main metro areas are San Diego, CA, New York, NY and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Gemological Institute of America sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Gemological Institute of America filed 28 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 Gemological Institute of America pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Gemological Institute of America's H-1B filings is $124,000; half of filings fall between $81,610 and $143,000. Bonus and stock are not included.