Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
SOC Code: 19-1042 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $99,570 | $139,360 | $179,130 | $218,920 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $98,467 | $137,488 | $176,509 | $215,530 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $95,222 | $133,349 | $171,496 | $209,622 |
| Johnson City, TN | $83,803 | $125,445 | $167,107 | $208,749 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $62,130 | $106,974 | $151,819 | $196,664 |
| Bangor, ME | $62,192 | $106,912 | $151,653 | $196,373 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $62,192 | $106,912 | $151,653 | $196,373 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,984 | $102,710 | $143,458 | $184,184 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $86,882 | $118,872 | $150,842 | $182,832 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $88,296 | $119,434 | $150,550 | $181,688 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | 593 | $71,462 |
| MAYO CLINIC | 537 | $81,172 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 431 | $97,048 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 430 | $75,360 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 394 | $87,919 |
| University of Pittsburgh | 364 | $70,093 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | 358 | $105,807 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 338 | $74,739 |
| Columbia University | 306 | $1,190,982 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | 275 | $650,640 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 906 | $78,526 |
| 2021 | 942 | $81,524 |
| 2022 | 1,103 | $79,893 |
| 2023 | 2,238 | $212,374 |
| 2024 | 4,295 | $198,557 |
| 2025 | 4,839 | $344,527 |
| 2026 | 933 | $249,580 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Science | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Biology | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.7 |
| Chemistry | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.0 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
| Administration and Management | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 35.9% |
| Other | 24.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 6.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
- Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
- Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
- Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
- Write and publish articles in scientific journals.
- Write applications for research grants.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Photoshop ESRI ArcGIS software IBM SPSS Statistics Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Visual Basic Microsoft Word Python R SAS The MathWorks MATLAB UNIX
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