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Research Scientist Ii
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
92
Total Petitions
$110,842
Avg Salary
$102,000
Median Salary
$81,696 – $150,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$81,696
Median
$102,000
Average
$110,842
75th Percentile
$150,000
Based on 92 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
WA
Washington20 petitions · $149,889
GA
Georgia13 petitions · $80,164
IA
Iowa10 petitions · $66,565
VA
Virginia7 petitions · $160,303
MA
Massachusetts6 petitions · $121,071
NY
New York6 petitions · $134,548
NJ
New Jersey4 petitions · $86,565
IL
Illinois4 petitions · $104,374
AL
Alabama3 petitions · $89,216
FL
Florida3 petitions · $85,196
Top Employers Hiring Research Scientist Iis
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.Com Services Llc | 15 | $148,974 | |
| 2 | Georgia Institute Of Technology | 12 | $79,594 | |
| 3 | Iowa State University Of Science And Technology | 10 | $66,565 | |
| 4 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 6 | $158,778 | |
| 5 | The Broad Institute, Inc. | 5 | $116,085 | |
| 6 | Novartis Institutes For Biomedical Research, Inc. | 4 | $86,565 | |
| 7 | Underwriters Laboratories Inc. | 4 | $104,374 | |
| 8 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 3 | $157,407 | |
| 9 | The University Of Alabama In Huntsville | 3 | $89,216 | |
| 10 | Basis Research Institute | 3 | $166,667 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Research Scientist Ii
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 92 certified H1B petitions for Research Scientist Ii positions. The average H1B salary for Research Scientist Ii is $110,842, with a median of $102,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $81,696 to $150,000. Washington is the most common work state, accounting for 20 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.