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Animal Scientist

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Animal Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings246All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$56,400219 eligible salary records
Employer names107Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$45,474–$69,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
013263952FY 2016: 21 filings16FY 2017: 29 filings17FY 2018: 35 filings18FY 2019: 29 filings19FY 2020: 21 filings20FY 2021: 17 filings21FY 2022: 13 filings22FY 2023: 15 filings23FY 2024: 12 filings24FY 2025: 46 filings25FY 2026: 8 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*8 filings$85,000 median · n=6

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 219 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
93.1%Certified LCAs
Certified229 93.1%
Certified - Withdrawn9 3.7%
Denied6 2.4%
Withdrawn2 0.8%

Denominator: all 246 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$56,400Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$40,581
25th percentile$45,474
Median (50th)$56,400
75th percentile$69,000
90th percentile$90,000

n=219 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

246 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.Animal Scientist I

Filing details

$32 per hour

I-200-26156-987690
Reported wage: $32 / hour
Annualized: $66,560
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chino, CA06/05/202610/01/2026
Elanco Us Inc.Animal Scientist (Technical Services Manager)

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-26148-956561
Reported wage: $90,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-06-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Newberry, FL05/28/202606/15/2026
Avvn Consulting Services LLCAnimal Scientists

Filing details

$77,627 /yr

I-200-26148-957014
Reported wage: $77,627 / year
Annualized: $77,627
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sanford, FL05/28/202610/01/2026
Progressive Dairy Health Services Of New Mexico LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-25163-084376
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Clovis, NM06/12/202510/01/2025
Abs Global, Inc.Ovum Pickup Specialist (Animal Scientist)

Filing details

$78,000 /yr

I-200-26141-936403
Reported wage: $78,000–$88,000 / year
Annualized: $78,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 2

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Kennewick, WA05/21/202610/01/2026
Neuralink Corp.Animal Scientist

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-26106-803882
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-23
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Del Valle, TX04/16/202610/01/2026
Oswood Stallion Station IncAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-26093-755912
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-10
Employment end: 2029-09-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Weatherford, TX04/03/202609/29/2026
Trans Ova Genetics, L.C.Animal Scientist

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-25316-402422
Reported wage: $135,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-19
Employment end: 2028-11-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Fort Scott, KS11/12/202511/17/2025
Pay-Dak Dairy, LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$51,459 /yr

I-200-25240-273000
Reported wage: $51,459 / year
Annualized: $51,459
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-05
Employment end: 2028-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Towner, ND08/28/202509/30/2025
Barrington Dairy, LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$48,241 /yr

I-200-25217-221844
Reported wage: $48,241 / year
Annualized: $48,241
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-12
Employment end: 2028-09-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Montezuma, GA08/05/202509/03/2025
Zerlotti Genetics LtdAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$59,842 /yr

I-200-25199-185205
Reported wage: $59,842 / year
Annualized: $59,842
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-25
Employment end: 2028-08-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pleasanton, TX07/18/202508/25/2025
High View, LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$72,000 /yr

I-200-25189-158900
Reported wage: $72,000 / year
Annualized: $72,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-15
Employment end: 2028-07-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Winslow, IL07/08/202507/15/2025
Pic USA, Inc.Animal Scientist (Technical Services Sr. Specialist)

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-25174-119635
Reported wage: $110,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-30
Employment end: 2028-12-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hendersonville, TN06/23/202512/09/2025
Lazy E Ranch, LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$93,900 /yr

I-200-25155-050647
Reported wage: $93,900 / year
Annualized: $93,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-11
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Guthrie, OK06/04/202510/01/2025
Integrated Breeders Service Plus LLCLivestock Specialist (Animal Scientist)

Filing details

$52,000 /yr

I-200-25153-041094
Reported wage: $52,000–$62,000 / year
Annualized: $52,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-09
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hearne, TX06/02/202510/01/2025
Elk Creek Farms Inc.Animal Scientist

Filing details

$48,755 /yr

I-200-25150-037631
Reported wage: $48,755–$57,526.92 / year
Annualized: $48,755
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-06
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hobart, OK05/30/202510/01/2025
Dunn Ranch, LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$23.44 per hour

I-200-25148-026846
Reported wage: $23.44 / hour
Annualized: $48,755
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-04
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Wynnewood, OK05/28/202510/01/2025
Aviagen, Inc.Quality Assurance Coordinator (Animal Scientist)

Filing details

$55,000 /yr

I-200-25147-018971
Reported wage: $55,000–$65,000 / year
Annualized: $55,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-03
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Crossville, TN05/27/202510/01/2025
Marion Natural Foods Corp.Animal Scientist

Filing details

$70,970 /yr

I-200-25147-019093
Reported wage: $70,970 / year
Annualized: $70,970
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-03
Employment end: 2028-07-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plymouth, MN05/27/202507/12/2025
Select Genetics LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$57,000 /yr

I-200-25141-003080
Reported wage: $57,000 / year
Annualized: $57,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-29
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Kerkhoven, MN05/21/202510/01/2025
3 Flags Dairy LLCAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$63,461 /yr

I-200-25139-992947
Reported wage: $63,461 / year
Annualized: $63,461
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-27
Employment end: 2025-09-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Forest, OH05/19/202506/30/2025
Oswood Stallion Station IncAnimal Scientist

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-25139-992952
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-23
Employment end: 2028-10-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Weatherford, TX05/19/202510/17/2025
Pic USA, Inc.Genetic Implementation Specialist (Animal Scientist)

Filing details

$69,000 /yr

I-200-25133-967392
Reported wage: $69,000–$84,000 / year
Annualized: $69,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-19
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hendersonville, TN05/12/202510/01/2025
Elk Creek Farms Inc.Animal Scientist

Filing details

$48,755 /yr

I-200-25134-977387
Reported wage: $48,755–$57,526.92 / year
Annualized: $48,755
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-15
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hobart, OK05/14/202510/01/2025
Moreno Ranches Inc.Animal Scientist

Filing details

$50,981 /yr

I-200-25127-950303
Reported wage: $50,981 / year
Annualized: $50,981
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-14
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Riesel, TX05/07/202510/01/2025

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.