H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 50 | $79,399 | $56,555 - $110,489 | 62.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 43 | $75,512 | $56,555 - $88,850 |
| II | 6 | $96,000 | $91,915 - $106,020 |
| III | 1 | $110,489 | $110,489 - $110,489 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | IA | 50 | $79,399 |
These roles are variations of Ames Laboratory Scientist I with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Laboratory Scientist I | 43 | $73,976 | |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist II | 6 | $96,875 | |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist III | 1 | $110,489 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | $63,000 | 77.8% |
| 2022 | 2 | $62,849 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 8 | $70,414 | 37.5% |
| 2024 | 11 | $85,520 | 54.5% |
| 2025 | 9 | $80,000 | 66.7% |
| 2026 | 11 | $82,000 | 63.6% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 50 | $79,399 | 62.0% |