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Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
110
Total Petitions
$109,602
Avg Salary
$107,099
Median Salary
$86,320 – $130,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$86,320
Median
$107,099
Average
$109,602
75th Percentile
$130,000
Based on 110 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California34 petitions · $126,192
TN
Tennessee19 petitions · $86,320
MA
Massachusetts14 petitions · $114,640
PA
Pennsylvania9 petitions · $79,103
NJ
New Jersey6 petitions · $114,129
MI
Michigan6 petitions · $126,300
VA
Virginia6 petitions · $130,815
MO
Missouri4 petitions · $58,944
IL
Illinois3 petitions · $103,878
NM
New Mexico3 petitions · $129,911
Top Employers Hiring Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital | 19 | $86,320 | |
| 2 | California Institute Of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | 5 | $133,906 | |
| 3 | The Curators Of The University Of Missouri | 4 | $58,944 | |
| 4 | Kelly Services, Inc. | 3 | $150,051 | |
| 5 | Cognizance Technologies Llc | 3 | $129,333 | |
| 6 | Frontage Laboratories, Inc. | 3 | $72,156 | |
| 7 | Zoological Society Of San Diego | 2 | $104,104 | |
| 8 | Children'S Hospital Corporation | 2 | $130,298 | |
| 9 | Sutro Biopharma, Inc. | 2 | $141,066 | |
| 10 | The Children'S Hospital Of Philadelphia | 2 | $54,538 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 110 certified H1B petitions for Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Scientist is $109,602, with a median of $107,099. The middle 50% of salaries range from $86,320 to $130,000. California is the most common work state, accounting for 34 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.