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Molecular Epidemiology, Inc

16 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $62,923 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Lake Forest Park, WA NAICS: 541380

The verdict

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc filed 16 H-1B petitions, more than 90% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $62,923 median offered wage.

16
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$62,923
median offered wage
Top 10%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Lake Forest Park, WA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Molecular Epidemiology, Inc filed 16 Labor Condition Applications covering 16 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 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 Molecular Epidemiology, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $35,360 at the low end to $97,969 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $62,923. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Laboratory Analyst (6 petitions at $44,782 avg), followed by Postdoctoral Research Associate and Instructional Designer 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. Molecular Epidemiology, Inc is headquartered in Lake Forest Park, WA under NAICS code 541380, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in WA. 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 Molecular Epidemiology, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Molecular Epidemiology, Inc is #11,950 of 119,880 employers nationally and #227 of 2,468 employers headquartered in WA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$62,923

Median Salary

$62,923

Total Workers

16

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$62,923 · 59% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$153,167
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.7%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions16 · 100% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 40.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Molecular Epidemiology, Inc

Minimum
$35,360
Maximum
$97,969
Average Salary
$62,923

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+11.9%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

56.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

KING, WA

93.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 5 petitions · 80% certified · $59,196 avg
FY2024 4 petitions · 25% certified · $58,647 avg
FY2025 5 petitions · 60% certified · $60,054 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 5 4 $59,196
FY2024 4 1 $58,647
FY2025 5 3 $60,054
FY2026(partial) 2 1 $87,969

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Molecular Epidemiology, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Laboratory Analyst 6 $44,782
Postdoctoral Research Associate 3 $77,969
Instructional Designer II 3 $79,323
Research Associate 2 $59,919
Industrial Designer 2 $73,183

Geographic Distribution

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

WA 16 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Postdoctoral Research Associate Seattle, WA $77,969 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Instructional Designer II Lake Forest Park, WA $97,969 Certified FY2026
Postdoctoral Research Associate Seattle, WA $77,969 Certified FY2025
Laboratory Analyst Seattle, WA $45,760 Certified FY2025
Postdoctoral Research Associate Seattle, WA $77,969 Certified FY2025
Laboratory Analyst Seattle, WA $43,056 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Industrial Designer Lake Forest Park, WA $55,515 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Industrial Designer Lake Forest Park, WA $90,850 Certified FY2024
Research Associate Lake Forest Park, WA $70,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Laboratory Analyst Lake Forest Park, WA $38,376 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Laboratory Analyst Lake Forest Park, WA $35,360 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Research Associate Lake Forest Park, WA $49,837 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Laboratory Analyst Lake Forest Park, WA $49,142 Certified FY2023
Laboratory Analyst Lake Forest Park, WA $57,000 Certified FY2023
Instructional Designer II Lake Forest Park, WA $70,000 Certified FY2023
Instructional Designer II Lake Forest Park, WA $70,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc has filed 16 H-1B LCA petitions covering 16 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

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

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

The average H-1B salary at Molecular Epidemiology, Inc is $62,923. Salaries range from $35,360 to $97,969.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Molecular Epidemiology, Inc include Laboratory Analyst, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Instructional Designer II. The most common position is Laboratory Analyst with 6 petitions at an average salary of $44,782.

Where is Molecular Epidemiology, Inc located?

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc is headquartered in Lake Forest Park, WA.

Is Molecular Epidemiology, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc filed 5 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $59,196 to $87,969.

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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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