Physical Scientists, All Other
SOC Code: 19-2099
All physical scientists not listed separately.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Physical Scientists, All Other. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | $66,976 | $130,437 | $193,877 | $257,338 |
| Sebring, FL | $69,784 | $131,581 | $193,357 | $255,154 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $93,330 | $134,992 | $176,654 | $218,317 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $92,893 | $134,451 | $176,010 | $217,568 |
| Elmira, NY | $97,926 | $136,157 | $174,366 | $212,597 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $122,096 | $151,278 | $180,461 | $209,643 |
| Ithaca, NY | $94,848 | $132,662 | $170,477 | $208,291 |
| Merced, CA | $116,230 | $146,099 | $175,968 | $205,837 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $58,510 | $107,432 | $156,354 | $205,275 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $86,882 | $125,965 | $165,027 | $204,110 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | 26 | $59,035 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | 21 | $73,842 |
| University of Arkansas | 10 | $49,061 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY/SLAC NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY | 7 | $73,763 |
| Leland Stanford Jr. Univ/SLAC National Accelerator Lab | 6 | $99,042 |
| KLA Corporation | 6 | $134,202 |
| Texas A&M University | 6 | $68,951 |
| Harvard University | 5 | $64,903 |
| Saint Louis University | 4 | $74,250 |
| Creative Biolabs Inc. | 4 | $94,265 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | $56,684 |
| 2021 | 9 | $79,658 |
| 2022 | 24 | $67,631 |
| 2023 | 31 | $69,540 |
| 2024 | 44 | $71,085 |
| 2025 | 48 | $5,291,708 |
| 2026 | 4 | $63,780 |
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