Physical Scientists, All Other H1B Salary in Santa Barbara, CA
SOC 19-2099.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2025
The median H1B base salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara, CA is $70,040, based on 39 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2025.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2025) · About
Median H1B Wage
$70,040
Total H1B Filings
39
Wage Range
$58,608 – $100,000
Prevailing Wage Premium
At prevailing wage
Filings at prevailing wage
98%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
Top H1B Employers in Santa Barbara
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | university of california at santa barbara | 39 |
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)2.4%(1)
- Level II0.0%(0)
- Level III0.0%(0)
- Level IV (expert)0.0%(0)
- Unknown97.6%(40)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
1.00 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×100.0% of filings (1)
- Level II2×0.0% of filings (0)
- Level III3×0.0% of filings (0)
- Level IV (expert)4×0.0% of filings (0)
0.0% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 25, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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Entry weighting reflects 1 level-tagged filing in this metro's lottery pool (6-digit SOC × metro — a wider universe than this page's filing count). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Official DOL OFLC prevailing wage levels, 2025–26 wage year (BLS May 2024 OEWS).
DOL has proposed raising the Level I–IV wage thresholds (rulemaking pending, 2026); the breakpoints shown reflect current OEWS levels.
Rules as of July 25, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara, CA — H-1B wage summary (FY2021–2025)
As of FY2025, Physical Scientists, All Other (SOC 19-2099.00) in Santa Barbara, CA has 39 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $70,040, representing a 0.0% premium at the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area. The top employer was university of california at santa barbara. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara?
The median H1B base salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara, CA is $70,040, based on 39 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2025.
How many H1B applications are filed for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara?
There are 39 H1B LCA filings on record for Physical Scientists, All Other (SOC 19-2099.00) in Santa Barbara, CA with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2025.
What is the H1B salary range for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara, CA range from $58,608 to $100,000, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2025.
How do Physical Scientists, All Other H1B wages in Santa Barbara compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara, CA is at the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara?
The top H1B sponsors for Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara, CA are university of california at santa barbara. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Physical Scientists, All Other?
Physical Scientists, All Other is classified under SOC code 19-2099.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Physical Scientists, All Other salary data for Santa Barbara come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) for worksites in Santa Barbara, CA by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.