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Associate Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
82
Total Petitions
$91,645
Avg Salary
$88,326
Median Salary
$81,300 – $100,524
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$81,300
Median
$88,326
Average
$91,645
75th Percentile
$100,524
Based on 82 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
IL
Illinois16 petitions · $91,832
MA
Massachusetts16 petitions · $108,650
NY
New York16 petitions · $84,634
CA
California13 petitions · $102,181
PA
Pennsylvania6 petitions · $67,330
TN
Tennessee4 petitions · $67,631
FL
Florida3 petitions · $83,751
DE
Delaware2 petitions · $81,099
NJ
New Jersey2 petitions · $76,315
MD
Maryland2 petitions · $106,425
Top Employers Hiring Associate Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | 12 | $84,955 | |
| 2 | Fermi Research Alliance, Llc | 8 | $84,301 | |
| 3 | Fermi Forward Discovery Group, Llc | 8 | $99,362 | |
| 4 | Temple University--A Commonwealth University | 6 | $67,330 | |
| 5 | St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital | 4 | $67,631 | |
| 6 | University Of Miami | 3 | $83,751 | |
| 7 | Ring Therapeutics, Inc. | 3 | $103,141 | |
| 8 | Impossible Foods Inc. | 3 | $104,700 | |
| 9 | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $85,314 | |
| 10 | University Of Delaware | 2 | $81,099 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Associate Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 82 certified H1B petitions for Associate Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Associate Scientist is $91,645, with a median of $88,326. The middle 50% of salaries range from $81,300 to $100,524. Illinois is the most common work state, accounting for 16 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.