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Senior Research Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
88
Total Petitions
$109,478
Avg Salary
$91,442
Median Salary
$82,630 – $135,013
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$82,630
Median
$91,442
Average
$109,478
75th Percentile
$135,013
Based on 88 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
TX
Texas19 petitions · $97,563
MA
Massachusetts17 petitions · $90,133
NY
New York17 petitions · $98,436
CA
California9 petitions · $200,051
PA
Pennsylvania4 petitions · $75,219
DC
D.C.2 petitions · $128,988
CO
Colorado2 petitions · $90,000
VA
Virginia2 petitions · $107,380
NJ
New Jersey2 petitions · $87,964
MI
Michigan2 petitions · $124,333
Top Employers Hiring Senior Research Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 12 | $90,000 | |
| 2 | University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 9 | $81,063 | |
| 3 | The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 4 | $85,384 | |
| 4 | Nyu Grossman School Of Medicine | 4 | $123,352 | |
| 5 | Upstart Network, Inc. | 3 | $178,133 | |
| 6 | Trustees Of Boston University | 3 | $102,780 | |
| 7 | Drexel University | 3 | $73,626 | |
| 8 | Ut Southwestern Medical Center | 3 | $77,543 | |
| 9 | The University Of Texas At Austin | 2 | $132,318 | |
| 10 | Gns Healthcare, Inc. | 2 | $115,000 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Senior Research Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 88 certified H1B petitions for Senior Research Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Senior Research Scientist is $109,478, with a median of $91,442. The middle 50% of salaries range from $82,630 to $135,013. Texas is the most common work state, accounting for 19 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.