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Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 15 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader R&D Scientist profile (270 filings).
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15

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$137,323

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

3

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$135,150

25th Percentile

$135,500

Median (50th)

$137,323

75th Percentile

$139,600

90th Percentile

$158,425

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Top Employers Hiring Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
MERCK SHARP DOHME LLC 12 $135,500 $122,800 - $161,221 75.0%
MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES MASSACHUSETTS, LLC 1 $151,900 $151,900 - $151,900 100.0%
MRL SAN FRANCISCO LLC 1 $161,221 $161,221 - $161,221 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
Principal 14 $137,323 $122,800 - $161,221
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Geographic Distribution
Based on 14 filings in selected period (charts use selected years, not all-time total)
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Median Salary by State
Based on selected period (same 14 filings as above)
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
West Point PA 7 $135,500
Rahway NJ 4 $139,600
Boston MA 2 $156,561
Kenilworth NJ 1 $135,500
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D 14 $140,542
ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST - ANALYTICAL R&D Unspecified 1 $71,500
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2023 3 $161,221 100.0%
2024 5 $135,500 40.0%
2025 6 $139,600 100.0%
Company Comparison - Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
MERCK SHARP DOHME LLC 12 $135,500 75.0%
MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES MASSACHUSETTS, LLC 1 $151,900 100.0%
MRL SAN FRANCISCO LLC 1 $161,221 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.