Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 43 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: La Jolla, CA
At a glance
- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute hires entry-level. 60% of its filings are Level I, 3.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 58% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $80,000, median prevailing wage $78,749.
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What Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute hires for
Bar: share of Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $78,749 | 18 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $85,950 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 60% of filings
Mid-level · 23% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $78,749 | 26 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $86,975 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute 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 | $78,749 | 37 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,797 |
| 25th | $77,168 |
| 50th (median) | $80,000 |
| 75th | $86,975 |
| 90th | $120,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $64,709 | $62,400 | $83,871 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $64,480 | $64,480 | $64,480 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $68,016 | $66,705 | $70,000 | 21 |
| FY2025 | $80,000 | $75,587 | $85,950 | 24 |
| FY2026 | $78,749 | $78,749 | $114,683 | 19 |
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.
Job titles at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | $79,375 | $75.6k–$80k | 14 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $78,749 | $72k–$78.7k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute'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 La Jolla, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are San Diego, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute filed 43 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 Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's H-1B filings is $80,000; half of filings fall between $77,168 and $86,975. Bonus and stock are not included.