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Senior Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
103
Total Petitions
$107,611
Avg Salary
$101,379
Median Salary
$80,000 – $135,200
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$80,000
Median
$101,379
Average
$107,611
75th Percentile
$135,200
Based on 103 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MO
Missouri25 petitions · $71,310
CA
California13 petitions · $138,191
NJ
New Jersey10 petitions · $118,990
NY
New York9 petitions · $101,931
MA
Massachusetts8 petitions · $140,973
DE
Delaware7 petitions · $122,607
PA
Pennsylvania6 petitions · $99,897
CT
Connecticut5 petitions · $110,712
VA
Virginia4 petitions · $98,875
WA
Washington3 petitions · $147,133
Top Employers Hiring Senior Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington University | 20 | $72,735 | |
| 2 | Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 5 | $126,566 | |
| 3 | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | 5 | $90,815 | |
| 4 | The University Of Virginia | 4 | $98,875 | |
| 5 | Eli Lilly And Company | 3 | $103,587 | |
| 6 | The Curators Of The University Of Missouri | 3 | $67,654 | |
| 7 | Janssen Research & Development Llc | 2 | $135,950 | |
| 8 | Just-Evotec Biologics, Inc. | 2 | $135,200 | |
| 9 | Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. | 2 | $159,680 | |
| 10 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 2 | $136,829 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Senior Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 103 certified H1B petitions for Senior Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Senior Scientist is $107,611, with a median of $101,379. The middle 50% of salaries range from $80,000 to $135,200. Missouri is the most common work state, accounting for 25 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.