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Scientist I
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
108
Total Petitions
$83,939
Avg Salary
$80,125
Median Salary
$69,000 – $90,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$69,000
Median
$80,125
Average
$83,939
75th Percentile
$90,000
Based on 108 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
WI
Wisconsin40 petitions · $69,957
AL
Alabama16 petitions · $72,571
MA
Massachusetts14 petitions · $101,535
WA
Washington11 petitions · $88,704
CA
California7 petitions · $102,657
NJ
New Jersey6 petitions · $109,940
MD
Maryland4 petitions · $97,021
IL
Illinois4 petitions · $111,000
TX
Texas2 petitions · $70,008
GA
Georgia2 petitions · $81,769
Top Employers Hiring Scientist Is
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Wisconsin System | 39 | $70,254 | |
| 2 | The University Of Alabama At Birmingham | 16 | $72,571 | |
| 3 | Allen Institute | 10 | $83,075 | |
| 4 | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 4 | $89,160 | |
| 5 | Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute | 3 | $88,000 | |
| 6 | Moma Therapeutics, Inc | 2 | $110,000 | |
| 7 | Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. | 2 | $89,991 | |
| 8 | Abbvie Biotherapeutics Inc. | 2 | $118,500 | |
| 9 | Kbi Biopharma, Inc. | 2 | $97,433 | |
| 10 | Cz Biohub Sf, Llc | 2 | $112,549 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Scientist I
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 108 certified H1B petitions for Scientist I positions. The average H1B salary for Scientist I is $83,939, with a median of $80,125. The middle 50% of salaries range from $69,000 to $90,000. Wisconsin is the most common work state, accounting for 40 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.