The Jackson Laboratory
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 109 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Bar Harbor, ME
At a glance
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 57% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at The Jackson Laboratory's jobs and locations has a median of $69,243.
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Percentiles from The Jackson Laboratory's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Jackson Laboratory hires for
Bar: share of The Jackson Laboratory's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 87% of filings (21 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $73,861 | 52 |
| Medical Scientist | $65,749 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Jackson Laboratory.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 14% of filings
Mid-level · 39% of filings
Senior · 27% of filings
Expert · 21% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,589 | 15 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $65,030 | 42 |
| Senior · Level III | $74,772 | 29 |
| Expert · Level IV | $111,488 | 23 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Jackson Laboratory files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | $65,589 | 27 |
| New York, NY | $65,749 | 17 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,945 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,588 |
| 25th | $65,589 |
| 50th (median) | $73,861 |
| 75th | $98,885 |
| 90th | $111,746 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $61,582 | $56,903 | $80,375 | 43 |
| FY2021 | $68,203 | $57,200 | $86,498 | 48 |
| FY2022 | $71,136 | $64,896 | $86,326 | 55 |
| FY2023 | $70,554 | $61,013 | $80,101 | 56 |
| FY2024 | $74,353 | $69,160 | $96,945 | 44 |
| FY2025 | $84,989 | $65,749 | $108,139 | 53 |
| FY2026 | $65,589 | $63,856 | $77,829 | 56 |
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 The Jackson Laboratory
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $65,589 | $65.6k–$65.6k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory'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 Bar Harbor, ME and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical Scientist and Biological Technician and the main metro areas are Hartford, CT, New York, NY and Sacramento, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does The Jackson Laboratory sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Jackson Laboratory filed 109 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 The Jackson Laboratory pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Jackson Laboratory's H-1B filings is $73,861; half of filings fall between $65,589 and $98,885. Bonus and stock are not included.
