Postdoctoral Scientist H-1B Sponsors
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Postdoctoral Scientists? Below are the top employers by FY2026 filing volume, the median offered salary, and the DOL LCA certification rate — all from 1.5M+ official Department of Labor disclosure records.
FY2026 filings
89
Median salary
$78,786
DOL LCA certification rate
97.8%
Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Postdoctoral Scientists
| # | Company | H-1B filings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 63 | 70.8% |
| 2 | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | 16 | 18.0% |
| 3 | Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | 5 | 5.6% |
| 4 | Texas Biomedical Research Institute | 2 | 2.2% |
| 5 | Johnson & Johnson | 1 | 1.1% |
| 6 | San Diego State University Research Foundation | 1 | 1.1% |
| 7 | Tricom Quest | 1 | 1.1% |
Postdoctoral Scientist H-1B FAQs
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Postdoctoral Scientists?
The top sponsors in FY2026 include Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation — ranked by official DOL filing counts in the table above.
What is the median H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scientists?
The median offered annual salary was $78,786 across 89 FY2026 DOL filings. Use it as a benchmark when evaluating offers.
How many H-1B filings named this title?
89 Labor Condition Applications in FY2026, with a DOL LCA certification rate of 97.8%. Remember: DOL certification covers the LCA paperwork — it is not a USCIS petition approval rate.
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