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Staff Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
240
Total Petitions
$86,218
Avg Salary
$76,000
Median Salary
$66,406 – $90,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$66,406
Median
$76,000
Average
$86,218
75th Percentile
$90,000
Based on 240 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MO
Missouri73 petitions · $65,712
CA
California58 petitions · $98,519
NY
New York23 petitions · $85,288
MD
Maryland22 petitions · $131,773
IL
Illinois12 petitions · $77,219
WA
Washington10 petitions · $100,317
TX
Texas9 petitions · $73,149
OK
Oklahoma5 petitions · $72,380
DC
D.C.5 petitions · $74,750
TN
Tennessee4 petitions · $74,042
Top Employers Hiring Staff Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington University | 71 | $65,733 | |
| 2 | National Institutes Of Health, Hhs | 20 | $132,892 | |
| 3 | The Scripps Research Institute | 15 | $76,697 | |
| 4 | Beckman Research Institute Of The City Of Hope | 15 | $92,221 | |
| 5 | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine | 11 | $75,660 | |
| 6 | The University Of Chicago | 10 | $78,061 | |
| 7 | University Of Rochester | 9 | $59,234 | |
| 8 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 8 | $104,446 | |
| 9 | California Institute Of Technology | 8 | $85,308 | |
| 10 | Baylor College Of Medicine | 7 | $73,049 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Staff Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 240 certified H1B petitions for Staff Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Staff Scientist is $86,218, with a median of $76,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $66,406 to $90,000. Missouri is the most common work state, accounting for 73 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.