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Assistant Project Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
120
Total Petitions
$83,660
Avg Salary
$82,100
Median Salary
$78,000 – $89,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$78,000
Median
$82,100
Average
$83,660
75th Percentile
$89,000
Based on 120 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California120 petitions · $83,660
Top Employers Hiring Assistant Project Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of California, San Diego | 42 | $83,776 | |
| 2 | University Of California, Los Angeles | 24 | $81,808 | |
| 3 | University Of California, Davis | 21 | $83,686 | |
| 4 | University Of California, Berkeley | 16 | $89,156 | |
| 5 | University Of California, Irvine | 12 | $79,633 | |
| 6 | Regents Of The University Of California At Riverside | 3 | $79,000 | |
| 7 | University Of California, Santa Cruz | 2 | $90,350 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Assistant Project Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 120 certified H1B petitions for Assistant Project Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Assistant Project Scientist is $83,660, with a median of $82,100. The middle 50% of salaries range from $78,000 to $89,000. California is the most common work state, accounting for 120 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.