Northwestern University Biological Technician salary

Based on 11 H-1B filings by Northwestern University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Research Associate (Biology)

Median salary$48,256
Middle 50%$45.2k–$57.7k
vs. all employers−17%comparison median $58,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $42,515 and $66,681.
PercentileSalary
10th$44,990
25th$45,163
50th (median)$48,256
75th$57,715
90th$63,773

By city

Chicago, IL$47,618 · 10 filings

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

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 7
Level II · Qualified too few 4
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a biological technician make at Northwestern University?

In H-1B filings, Northwestern University's median base salary for Biological Technician is $48,256; half of filings fall between $45,163 and $57,715. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B visas for biological technicians?

Yes. Northwestern University 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 19-4021 (Biological Technicians), so this page covers every job title Northwestern 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