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Metagenomi, Inc

16 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $115,756 median salary, FY2024–2026.

Emeryville, CA NAICS: 541714

The verdict

Metagenomi, Inc filed 16 H-1B petitions, more than 90% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $115,756 median offered wage.

16
H-1B petitions, FY2024–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$115,756
median offered wage
Top 10%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Emeryville, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Metagenomi, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Metagenomi, Inc filed 16 Labor Condition Applications covering 16 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (16 certified of 16 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Metagenomi, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $89,050 at the low end to $150,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $115,756. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Scientist I (6 petitions at $120,000 avg), followed by Scientist II and Research Associate II. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Metagenomi, Inc is headquartered in Emeryville, CA under NAICS code 541714, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in CA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Metagenomi, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Metagenomi, Inc is #11,950 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,804 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$115,756

Median Salary

$115,756

Total Workers

16

Compare with another sponsor

Metagenomi, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$115,756 · 35% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions16 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2024 to FY2026) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Metagenomi, Inc

Minimum
$89,050
Maximum
$150,000
Average Salary
$115,756

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+8.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

ALAMEDA, CA

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2024 to FY2026

FY2024 4 petitions · 100% certified · $123,750 avg
FY2025 7 petitions · 85.7% certified · $113,293 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2024 4 4 $123,750
FY2025 7 6 $113,293
FY2026(partial) 5 0 $112,810

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Metagenomi, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Scientist I 6 $120,000
Scientist II 4 $131,250
Research Associate II 4 $89,525
Sr. Specialist, Program Management 1 $99,000
Senior Scientist 1 $150,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Metagenomi, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 16 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Metagenomi, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Research Associate II Emeryville, CA $89,050 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Scientist I Emeryville, CA $125,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Scientist II Emeryville, CA $140,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Research Associate II Emeryville, CA $90,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Scientist I Emeryville, CA $120,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Scientist I Emeryville, CA $115,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Sr. Specialist, Program Management Emeryville, CA $99,000 Certified FY2025
Research Associate II Emeryville, CA $89,050 Certified FY2025
Scientist I Emeryville, CA $125,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist II Emeryville, CA $135,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist II Emeryville, CA $140,000 Certified FY2025
Research Associate II Emeryville, CA $90,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist II Emeryville, CA $110,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Scientist Emeryville, CA $150,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist I Emeryville, CA $120,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist I Emeryville, CA $115,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Metagenomi, Inc filed?

Metagenomi, Inc has filed 16 H-1B LCA petitions covering 16 worker positions from FY2024 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Metagenomi, Inc?

Metagenomi, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 16 out of 16 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Metagenomi, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Metagenomi, Inc is $115,756. Salaries range from $89,050 to $150,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Metagenomi, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Metagenomi, Inc include Scientist I, Scientist II, Research Associate II. The most common position is Scientist I with 6 petitions at an average salary of $120,000.

Where is Metagenomi, Inc located?

Metagenomi, Inc is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Is Metagenomi, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Metagenomi, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Metagenomi, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Metagenomi, Inc filed 4 petitions in FY2024 and 5 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $123,750 to $112,810.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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