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Research Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
736
Total Petitions
$112,834
Avg Salary
$83,175
Median Salary
$70,000 – $133,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$70,000
Median
$83,175
Average
$112,834
75th Percentile
$133,000
Based on 736 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California189 petitions · $189,862
MA
Massachusetts99 petitions · $85,555
TX
Texas89 petitions · $78,808
NY
New York76 petitions · $87,824
VA
Virginia46 petitions · $74,955
OH
Ohio44 petitions · $78,932
IL
Illinois24 petitions · $73,737
NC
North Carolina19 petitions · $110,496
PA
Pennsylvania19 petitions · $132,315
IN
Indiana13 petitions · $86,820
Top Employers Hiring Research Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta Platforms, Inc | 76 | $211,559 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | 53 | $83,488 | |
| 3 | The University Of Virginia | 31 | $72,209 | |
| 4 | Google Llc | 23 | $240,912 | |
| 5 | The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 21 | $71,902 | |
| 6 | The Ohio State University | 20 | $85,607 | |
| 7 | University Of Illinois | 18 | $70,300 | |
| 8 | Ut Southwestern Medical Center | 17 | $107,489 | |
| 9 | Nyu Grossman School Of Medicine | 16 | $93,806 | |
| 10 | Brigham And Women'S Hospital | 15 | $73,933 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Research Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 736 certified H1B petitions for Research Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Research Scientist is $112,834, with a median of $83,175. The middle 50% of salaries range from $70,000 to $133,000. California is the most common work state, accounting for 189 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.