Question 1

Does The Field Museum of Natural History sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Field Museum of Natural History has filed 17 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 17 total positions. The median salary for The Field Museum of Natural History's sponsored positions is $57,346.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The Field Museum of Natural History pay?

Accepted Answer

The Field Museum of Natural History pays a median H-1B salary of $57,346 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how The Field Museum of Natural History's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does The Field Museum of Natural History also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, The Field Museum of Natural History does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is The Field Museum of Natural History an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The Field Museum of Natural History is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2025	8	8
2024	3	3
2023	3	3
2022	2	2
2021	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Scientist I-200-25230-249333	$53,071	Chicago, IL	Aug 18, 2025	Certified
Science Communicator I-200-25217-222972	$60,970	Chicago, IL	Aug 5, 2025	Certified
Assistant Curator I-200-25174-121583	$75,000	Chicago, IL	Jun 23, 2025	Certified
Collections Manager, Insects I-200-25164-089862	$61,500	Chicago, IL	Jun 13, 2025	Certified
Assistant Curator of Amphibians, Conservation Ecologist I-200-25097-838520	$62,600	Chicago, IL	Apr 7, 2025	Certified
Assistant Curator of Insects I-200-25057-726920	$52,707	Chicago, IL	Feb 26, 2025	Certified
Collections Manager I-200-25041-680719	$71,240	Chicago, IL	Feb 10, 2025	Certified
Assistant Curator of Insects I-200-25041-679337	$52,707	Chicago, IL	Feb 10, 2025	Certified
Geospatial Analyst and Cartographer I-200-24261-344691	$61,942	Chicago, IL	Sep 17, 2024	Certified
Conservation Ecologist I-200-24226-263454	$62,234	Chicago, IL	Aug 13, 2024	Certified
Assistant Curator of Fossil Fishes and Early Tetrapods I-200-24023-659792	$48,069	Chicago, IL	Jan 23, 2024	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-23324-513487	$46,821	Chicago, IL	Nov 20, 2023	Certified
Environmental Social Scientist I-200-23102-926419	$55,120	Chicago, IL	Apr 12, 2023	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-23039-759237	$59,883	Chicago, IL	Feb 8, 2023	Certified
Science Communicator I-200-22341-627836	$57,346	Chicago, IL	Dec 7, 2022	Certified
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist I-200-22298-550151	$50,877	Chicago, IL	Oct 25, 2022	Certified
Assistant Curator I-200-21071-144481	$53,165	Chicago, IL	Mar 12, 2021	Certified

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