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Lead Data Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
68
Total Petitions
$164,095
Avg Salary
$166,482
Median Salary
$139,506 – $193,378
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$139,506
Median
$166,482
Average
$164,095
75th Percentile
$193,378
Based on 68 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
RI
Rhode Island14 petitions · $183,628
CA
California13 petitions · $187,970
NJ
New Jersey7 petitions · $136,334
MN
Minnesota7 petitions · $130,374
NY
New York6 petitions · $166,658
OH
Ohio3 petitions · $129,870
TX
Texas3 petitions · $142,063
NC
North Carolina3 petitions · $186,017
GA
Georgia2 petitions · $170,192
OR
Oregon2 petitions · $210,346
Top Employers Hiring Lead Data Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aetna Resources Llc | 8 | $182,378 | |
| 2 | Target Enterprise, Inc. | 6 | $138,954 | |
| 3 | Caremark Llc | 5 | $186,353 | |
| 4 | Nike, Inc. | 2 | $210,346 | |
| 5 | Zestfinance, Inc. | 2 | $197,500 | |
| 6 | Incedo, Inc. | 2 | $112,694 | |
| 7 | Honeywell International Inc. | 2 | $202,525 | |
| 8 | Docusign, Inc. | 2 | $203,500 | |
| 9 | Boston Consulting Group, Inc. | 2 | $204,900 | |
| 10 | Insurance Services Office, Inc | 1 | $133,000 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Lead Data Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 68 certified H1B petitions for Lead Data Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Lead Data Scientist is $164,095, with a median of $166,482. The middle 50% of salaries range from $139,506 to $193,378. Rhode Island is the most common work state, accounting for 14 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.