H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY | 4 | $99,387 | $71,987 - $121,159 | 50.0% |
| THE SETI INSTITUTE | 2 | $117,461 | $104,410 - $130,512 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 4 | $99,387 |
| Hat Creek | CA | 2 | $117,461 |
These roles are variations of ASTRONOMER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRONOMER | Unspecified | 29 | $87,916 |
| Staff Astronomer | 2 | $85,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $71,987 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $104,410 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | 1 | $121,159 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $130,512 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY | 4 | $99,387 | 50.0% |
| THE SETI INSTITUTE | 2 | $117,461 | 100.0% |