Question 1

Does San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has filed 23 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 23 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's sponsored positions is $73,320.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pay?

Accepted Answer

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pays a median H-1B salary of $73,320 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 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 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 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 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	2	2
2024	2	2
2023	3	3
2021	4	4
2019	2	2
2018	5	5
2017	3	3

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Scientist I-200-25181-141264	$113,409	San Diego, CA	Jun 30, 2025	Certified
Post Doctoral Associate I-200-25036-666263	$78,760	Escondido, CA	Feb 4, 2025	Certified
Veterinary Pathologist I-200-24309-451856	$121,638	Escondido, CA	Nov 4, 2024	Certified
Scientist I-200-24261-343311	$94,800	San Diego, CA	Sep 17, 2024	Certified
Senior Veterinarian I-200-23331-524145	$126,200	Escondido, CA	Nov 27, 2023	Certified - Withdrawn
Clinical Wildlife Nutrition Manager I-203-23173-138162	$78,400	San Diego, CA	Jun 22, 2023	Certified
Conservation Program Specialist I-200-23167-120282	$64,800	Escondido, CA	Jun 16, 2023	Certified - Withdrawn
Scientist I-200-21200-469424	$77,938	San Diego, CA	Jul 19, 2021	Certified
Senior Research Coordinator I-200-21200-469421	$58,240	Escondido, CA	Jul 19, 2021	Certified
Clinical Veterinarian I-200-21097-205407	$108,000	Escondido, CA	Apr 7, 2021	Certified
Clinical Veterinarian I-200-21090-187590	$108,000	Escondido, CA	Mar 31, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
DIRECTOR, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES I-200-19181-812554	$118,650	San Diego, CA	Jun 30, 2019	Certified
SCIENTIST (PATHOLOGIST) I-200-19098-723934	$73,320	SAN DIEGO, CA	Apr 11, 2019	Certified
SCIENTIST I-200-18240-978925	$73,320	SAN DIEGO, CA	Aug 31, 2018	Certified
RESEARCH COORDINATOR I-200-18173-653898	$50,606	ESCONDIDO, CA	Jun 29, 2018	Certified
RESEARCH COORDINATOR I-200-18102-914597	$50,606	ESCONDIDO, CA	Apr 26, 2018	Certified
RESEARCHER (BIOINFORMATICS) I-200-18080-506341	$60,320	ESCONDIDO, CA	Mar 23, 2018	Certified
PRODUCTION WRITER/HOST I-200-18051-973438	$62,400	SAN DIEGO, CA	Feb 27, 2018	Certified - Withdrawn
CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER I-200-17251-102166	$66,851	ESCONDIDO, CA	Sep 14, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT I-200-17250-732987	$81,702	ESCONDIDO, CA	Sep 12, 2017	CERTIFIED
ANIMAL TRAINER I-200-17048-633099	$46,530	SAN DIEGO, CA	Mar 15, 2017	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN
POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE I-200-15334-219636	$46,467	VOLCANO, HI	Dec 1, 2015	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN
POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE I-200-13330-289315	$47,820	ESCONDIDO, CA	Nov 27, 2013	WITHDRAWN

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