Biology Professor salary
From 715 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1042: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Biology, Assistant Professor Research
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 63% of Biology Professor filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Harvard University. 19 filings (3% of the total), median $86,538.
- Median up 12% since FY2020. From $84,465 in FY2020 to $95,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Biology Professor H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 715 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Biology Professor jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1042, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $92,500, 25% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $73,064 and $113,620. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 63% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (46), and Harvard University is the employer that files the most (19).
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Top employers for Biology Professor
Harvard University19 filings · 3%$86,538
Weill Cornell Medical College18 filings · 3%$90,643
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio17 filings · 2%$85,000
University of Michigan16 filings · 2%$128,000
Texas A&M University15 filings · 2%$95,000
University Of California, San Diego10 filings · 1%$119,200
Employers with the most Biology Professor filings. Bar: share of all Biology Professor filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 63% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 4% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $83,640 | 405 |
| Level II · Qualified | $104,000 | 186 |
| Level III · Experienced | $117,300 | 28 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $140,000 | 23 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Biology Professor pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 12 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $104,884 | 46 |
| Boston, MA | $91,000 | 27 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,396 | 24 |
| Chicago, IL | $115,000 | 17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $85,000 | 17 |
| College Station, TX | $95,000 | 15 |
| Houston, TX | $115,000 | 14 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $132,613 | 13 |
| Atlanta, GA | $78,000 | 11 |
| Providence, RI | $114,735 | 11 |
| Miami, FL | $91,000 | 10 |
| San Diego, CA | $111,950 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Biology Professor does
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Supervise students' laboratory work.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1042.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $84,620 in May 2025, with 50,190 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $92,500, 9% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,338 | $52,150 |
| 25th percentile | $73,064 | $64,350 |
| Median | $92,500 | $84,620 |
| 75th percentile | $113,620 | $126,770 |
| 90th percentile | $136,742 | $169,900 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,338 |
| 25th | $73,064 |
| 50th (median) | $92,500 |
| 75th | $113,620 |
| 90th | $136,742 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $84,465 | $65,112 | $100,000 | 338 |
| FY2021 | $83,500 | $65,000 | $105,000 | 353 |
| FY2022 | $82,000 | $66,890 | $100,000 | 408 |
| FY2023 | $88,000 | $70,830 | $102,600 | 395 |
| FY2024 | $86,801 | $70,000 | $106,242 | 407 |
| FY2025 | $90,807 | $71,144 | $110,000 | 454 |
| FY2026 | $95,000 | $76,267 | $120,000 | 261 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Biology Professor make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Biology Professor jobs is $92,500 (715 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $73,064 and $113,620.
What does an entry-level Biology Professor earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $83,640. Level I accounts for 63% of Biology Professor filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Biology Professors?
Harvard University (19), Weill Cornell Medical College (18) and University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (17) filed the most Biology Professor LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Biology Professors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($92,500) is 9% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($84,620, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.