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Senior Data Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
390
Total Petitions
$162,014
Avg Salary
$158,954
Median Salary
$136,477 – $180,128
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$136,477
Median
$158,954
Average
$162,014
75th Percentile
$180,128
Based on 390 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California118 petitions · $187,887
AR
Arkansas45 petitions · $164,031
NY
New York43 petitions · $169,491
MA
Massachusetts21 petitions · $148,801
TX
Texas19 petitions · $152,327
OH
Ohio12 petitions · $154,145
RI
Rhode Island11 petitions · $149,115
IL
Illinois11 petitions · $140,758
MD
Maryland11 petitions · $139,589
NC
North Carolina10 petitions · $131,697
Top Employers Hiring Senior Data Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. | 44 | $164,759 | |
| 2 | Discord, Inc. | 11 | $223,803 | |
| 3 | Intuit Inc. | 10 | $154,491 | |
| 4 | Roku, Inc. | 9 | $188,344 | |
| 5 | 84.51 Llc | 8 | $142,732 | |
| 6 | Boston Consulting Group, Inc. | 7 | $162,429 | |
| 7 | Coinbase, Inc. | 6 | $208,067 | |
| 8 | Roblox Corporation | 6 | $279,457 | |
| 9 | Caremark Llc | 6 | $160,463 | |
| 10 | Brillio, Llc | 5 | $115,981 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Senior Data Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 390 certified H1B petitions for Senior Data Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Senior Data Scientist is $162,014, with a median of $158,954. The middle 50% of salaries range from $136,477 to $180,128. California is the most common work state, accounting for 118 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.