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Assistant Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
58
Total Petitions
$78,149
Avg Salary
$79,330
Median Salary
$65,000 – $85,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$65,000
Median
$79,330
Average
$78,149
75th Percentile
$85,000
Based on 58 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
FL
Florida24 petitions · $73,743
PA
Pennsylvania6 petitions · $47,990
NY
New York6 petitions · $84,548
MD
Maryland5 petitions · $85,447
IN
Indiana5 petitions · $72,868
MA
Massachusetts4 petitions · $113,674
IL
Illinois3 petitions · $90,480
WI
Wisconsin2 petitions · $67,941
MI
Michigan2 petitions · $125,000
SC
South Carolina1 petitions · $64,000
Top Employers Hiring Assistant Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Miami | 12 | $72,476 | |
| 2 | University Of Florida | 12 | $75,011 | |
| 3 | Temple University--A Commonwealth University | 6 | $47,990 | |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University | 5 | $85,447 | |
| 5 | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | 4 | $113,674 | |
| 6 | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | 4 | $85,572 | |
| 7 | Uchicago Argonne Llc | 3 | $90,480 | |
| 8 | Indiana University | 3 | $75,331 | |
| 9 | University Of Rochester | 2 | $82,500 | |
| 10 | Indiana University Indianapolis | 2 | $69,174 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Assistant Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 58 certified H1B petitions for Assistant Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Assistant Scientist is $78,149, with a median of $79,330. The middle 50% of salaries range from $65,000 to $85,000. Florida is the most common work state, accounting for 24 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.