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Medical Laboratory Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
169
Total Petitions
$65,604
Avg Salary
$66,165
Median Salary
$61,318 – $71,074
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$61,318
Median
$66,165
Average
$65,604
75th Percentile
$71,074
Based on 169 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
SD
South Dakota24 petitions · $65,647
ND
North Dakota22 petitions · $62,295
IN
Indiana16 petitions · $65,823
NE
Nebraska16 petitions · $68,729
IL
Illinois16 petitions · $73,906
MN
Minnesota15 petitions · $62,428
OK
Oklahoma9 petitions · $41,059
PA
Pennsylvania9 petitions · $63,429
IA
Iowa6 petitions · $70,744
AR
Arkansas6 petitions · $60,441
Top Employers Hiring Medical Laboratory Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford Health | 21 | $65,888 | |
| 2 | Indiana University Health, Inc. | 16 | $65,823 | |
| 3 | Sanford | 10 | $62,523 | |
| 4 | Comanche County Hospital Authority | 9 | $41,059 | |
| 5 | Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | 7 | $79,955 | |
| 6 | Centracare Health System Sauk Centre | 5 | $57,466 | |
| 7 | Alegent Health-Bergan Mercy Health | 5 | $73,786 | |
| 8 | St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center | 4 | $61,838 | |
| 9 | Trinity Medical Center | 4 | $69,254 | |
| 10 | Cherry County Hospital | 3 | $69,625 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Medical Laboratory Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 169 certified H1B petitions for Medical Laboratory Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Medical Laboratory Scientist is $65,604, with a median of $66,165. The middle 50% of salaries range from $61,318 to $71,074. South Dakota is the most common work state, accounting for 24 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.